Paralegal
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is in need of Paralegal right now, this vacancy will be presented in Pennsylvania. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Legal Department is seeking a Paralegal to work in the Litigation & Regulatory Affairs group. The paralegal will assist the Early Dispute Resolution manager with both the administration of and response! to customer complaints. The Paralegal will organize and maintain all files relating to sales practice complaints and related regulatory and administrative matters. The ideal candidate will also have the interpersonal skills to regularly interact directly with complaining clients or their counsel. In addition to Early Dispute Resolution management, the paralegal will assist in gathering records and responding to regulatory or other third-party inquiries and subpoenas. The paralegal will also assist the in-house attorneys in gathering records and responding to discovery for any company related litigation or arbitrations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Handle confidential matters relating to all business units within the Firm
Open, close and maintain case files in both hard copy and database systems
Write, edit and review routine complaint correspondence
Submit routine quarterly regulatory filings
Assist attorneys in co! llecting documents and information
Draft responses to! regulatory or other third-party inquiries or subpoenas
Oversee document retrieval, labeling and production
Draft and type office memos
Conduct database searches
Engage in general office and clerical duties within the Legal department, including administrative tasks (e.g., copying, scanning, faxing, filing and mailing records and correspondence)
Answer telephones and provide information requiring an understanding of department matters
All other duties as assigned by Manager
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Candidates for the Legal Department Paralegal position should meet the following requirements:
Functional knowledge of financial services industry and retail investments
Demeanor to interact directly with both pro se complainants and counsel
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn database maintenance
Exce! llent organizational skills
Bachelor’s Degree and or Paralegal Certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Established ability to solve problems while displaying judgment and discretion
Candidates with the following experience are preferred:
Five years experience in a paralegal or legal administrative support role
Knowledge of firm management structure
Working knowledge of retail investment products
Working knowledge of financial services or investment banking experience
Excellent conflict management
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:05:16 GMT