Paralegal – Legal Affairs

American Express

Paralegal supporting American Express’s legal organization with legal orders, subpoenas, and fulfillment records. Analyzing requests, coordinating productions, and escalating legal and operational risks to Counsel.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSunrise • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,500 - $102,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal order analysis, compliance with federal and state privacy laws, and effective communication with legal professionals. Proficient in managing litigation processes and maintaining confidentiality while ensuring the accuracy of legal documentation.

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Legal Order AnalysisLitigation SupportRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyParalegal Certification

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Hard Skills

Legal TerminologyLitigation ProcessesRegulatory RequestsDiscovery ResponsesCase Management SystemsCritical ThinkingDatabase NavigationAttention to DetailTime ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizationTeam CollaborationIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal OrdersSubpoena ProductionsRFPA Privacy LawCourt DocketsLitigation Dockets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to the Senior Paralegal and Counsel in responding to legal orders
Decide and respond to legal orders issued by federal, state, and local agencies, private attorneys, or pro se litigants
Analyze legal orders for validity issues and objections, escalating matters to the Senior Paralegal for review
Electronically deliver fulfillment records using technology enhancements, secure email, or US mail when required
Upload official fulfillment records to the case management system or shared drive
Escalate third-party legal orders that meet legal review and escalation procedures
Ensure the quality and accuracy of fulfillment records
Work with Counsel on large, complex, or highly confidential subpoena productions
Validate escalated third-party legal orders against federal and state RFPA privacy-law requirements before releasing records
Contact legal-order issuers by phone or email to negotiate extensions
Research court dockets and contact court clerks regarding subpoena validity or issuance
Provide Counsel with regular progress updates on assigned matters
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Support quality reviews and fulfillment tasks for colleagues in overseas locations, on a regular or rotating basis
Identify and promptly escalate legal or operational risk events to Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or a related field, or paralegal certification
At least 2–3 years of experience as a litigation, regulatory, or government paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm or government agency
Experience working with attorneys and managing litigation dockets and attorney calendars
Experience preparing responses to discovery and/or regulatory requests
Strong knowledge of legal terminology and critical-thinking skills
Experience understanding and interpreting legal-order requests
Experience with litigation and/or regulatory processes enabling substantive paralegal and attorney interaction
Ability to identify urgent or critical matters based on legal-order content
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Strong written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Organization and ability to prioritize, track, and calendar deadlines
Ability to quickly learn, navigate, and extract information from varied databases and information platforms
Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Employment eligibility to work in the United States; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities