Senior Paralegal, Appellate
FINRA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Rockville • District of Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $3,909 - $6,972 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Provides paralegal and administrative support for the department’s legal and compliance function.
- Reviews and processes documentation regarding adjudications, legal filings, and research.
- Updates internal case management systems and conducts research.
- Monitors and helps meet the organization's compliance requirements.
- Compiles research for assigned cases and reviews the accuracy of legal documents and filings.
- Drafts legal documentation and maintains internal legal systems under direct supervision.
- Analyzes relevant legal documents and organizational policies to improve knowledge of internal standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Paralegal Certificate a plus.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with legal research databases (Lexis and Westlaw).
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, docket management system preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
- Additional insurance options including life, AD&D, disability, and long-term care.
- 401(k) plan with company match and FINRA-funded retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits.
- Generous time-off program, including 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days.
- Two volunteer service days.
- Paid leave for military, jury duty, bereavement, voting, and childbirth.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Employee wellness programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdocument reviewcase managementlegal documentation draftingadjudication processingcompliance monitoringaccuracy review of legal documentspolicy analysis
Soft Skills
planning skillsorganization skillswritten communicationoral communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeParalegal Certificate