Job Description

Objective

The Legal Services Specialist is responsible for supporting the Legal Department. The Legal Services Specialist performs a variety of document preparation and related legal functions. The Legal Services Specialist will also provide project and administrative support for the Risk Department, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares responses to garnishments, levies, and subpoenas
• Assists with document preparation and related legal functions as directed by In-House Counsel
• Provides administrative support for the Legal Department, including data entry into the Credit Union core systems, processing mail and tracking legal deadlines
• Works closely with Loss Prevention to assist with delinquent accounts that have been referred for legal review.
• Refers delinquent accounts to outside counsel at the direction of In-House Counsel
• Assists Risk department associates as directed by In-House Counsel
• Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with industry applicable regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
• Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures
• On a self-direct basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs.
• Relates to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:

• Gets along with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• Responds appropriately to criticism from a supervisor

• Performs other duties as required by management

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience
• Prior experience in a financial institution and/or legal environment is a plus
• Understanding of court procedures
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Must value a high degree of accuracy
• Highly competent in use of Microsoft Office software

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.