Paralegal

Posted 14 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
68K-86K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Velera is seeking a Paralegal to join their team. The Paralegal will be responsible for providing legal support and assisting with various tasks related to legal matters. This role offers competitive pay and great work/life benefits. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Join the People Helping People

PSCU/Co-op Solutions is now Velera! PSCU and Co-op Solutions became a single entity on January 2, 2024, and our new company name was announced on May 7, 2024. Our new brand represents our combined company’s shared mission and unique ability to drive velocity and positive momentum for credit union success in a new era of financial services.

This role is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Legal department. Manage various legal responsibilities, including document management, subpoena, and basic litigation support, maintenance, corporate documentation preparation, and annual insurance process.

Role Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day activities and projects of the enterprise-wide Legal department.
  • Support company state filings and insurance coverages.
  • Develop and implement procedures for contract management and document retention in compliance with company policy.
  • Track and review outside counsel (including bill management and budgeting).
  • Prepare, track, organize, and file various documents, including but not limited to, secretary of state filings, insurance policies, company and individual license applications, renewals, and other reports and documents, as needed.
  • Assist with legal and compliance projects, including due diligence (vendor and client), necessary filings, and policy updates.
  • Collaborate with Corporate counsel to analyze and respond to subpoena requests and other litigation issues.
  • Update and maintain tracking spreadsheets, such as, but not limited to, approval and product spreadsheets and budgets.
  • Set up and track Legal files.
  • Assist with template creation and formatting upon provided direction.
  • Responsible for reporting risks identified to the appropriate team and/or management. Additionally, responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting risks within the scope of your work area, to include, but not limited to Information Security risks.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in business or related field; or a minimum of five years of legal experience; or a combination of education and experience.
  • Corporate paralegal or risk/legal background.

Experience

  • Paralegal certificate
  • 5+ Years as a paralegal (either in a law firm or in-house role)
  • Experience in Financial institution and/or credit union

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the business registration process with the secretary of state.
  • Knowledge of Contract Management Databases (i.e. Aaviner and IntelAgree).
  • Proficient PC knowledge and the use of standard software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, and ability to convey instructions.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize workload using good judgment, while balancing the need for an immediate response with accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions to completion.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, while meeting demanding deadlines.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

$67,700.00

to

$86,300.00

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

  • Competitive wages

  • Medical with telemedicine

  • Dental and Vision

  • Basic and Optional Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Maternity, Parental, Family Care

  • Community Volunteer Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays

  • Company Paid Disability Insurance

  • 401k (with employer match)

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Supplemental Insurance

  • Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Wellness program

  • Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster and the "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.


Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here (English and Spanish). For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here (English and Spanish poster).

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.

The Company
San Ramon, California
4,405 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Velera, formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions, is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. With over four decades of industry experience and a commitment to service excellence and innovation, our company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Velera leverages its expertise and resources on behalf of credit unions and their members, offering an end-to-end product portfolio.

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