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Paralegal
3 months ago
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Summary:
The position reports directly to the General Counsel and requires an associate’s degree in paralegal studies or similar legal educational background. The paralegal will assist the General Counsel and all OSBC legal staff on legal matters arising in the agency, which includes banking, consumer credit, mortgage lending, technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions, and money transmission. The paralegal will also serve as a backup to the Consumer Affairs division and will assist consumers that file consumer complaints with our office.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Draft, proofread, and file administrative law and court documents, including Summary Orders, Consent Orders, and Memorandums of Understanding. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, discovery, witness, and exhibit coordination. Maintain cases on case management software, including opening, updating notes, and notifying staff of changes. Keep up to date with banking, CML and MT news and notify staff of relevant news articles. Track Kansas legislation affecting the agency. Under the direction of an attorney, conduct legal research, assist with Kansas Open Records Act requests, and assist with subpoena responses. Update law books. Create and update legal templates. Scan, save, and notify staff of bankruptcy and class action filings. Keep department compliant with document retention schedule. Assist Consumer Affairs with complaints filed against our companies under our regulatory jurisdiction. Assist Administration Department as needs arise.Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Ability to work in an office five days a week. Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. Strong organizational skills. Excellent research, writing and communication skills. Ability to understand and analyze laws, regulations, policies and interpretations enforced by the agency, and to address related questions. Ability to be a team player. Ability to work with confidential materials and to preserve confidentiality.Preferred Requirements:
Three years of experience as a paralegal. Work experience in an administrative agency, banking, consumer credit, mortgage lending, technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions, or money transmission company. Strong background in customer service and communications. Fluent in Spanish.Required Education:
Paralegal or legal studies degree or certificate. Substantial paralegal experience, as deemed by the OSBC to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required degree/certificate.Travel Requirements:
Less then 10% of time (attend required trainings or meeting). Valid driver’s license.Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Valid State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-KS residents) must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of their job offer.
Completion of a background and credit check.
Contact Information
Name : Cheryl Butler
Email : Cheryl.Butler@osbckansas.org
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
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