What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at LPL Financial?
Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
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LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
LPL Financial is seeking a Paralegal to support our Early Dispute Resolution Group with general paralegal and administrative duties. The Early Dispute Resolution Group (“EDR”), is a part of LPL’s Compliance, Legal and Risk (CLR) organization. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will be responsible for providing day-to-day paralegal support to attorneys in EDR located in Boston, Fort Mill, SC or San Diego CA. as they address customer complaints and ensure timely required regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities:
Support attorneys charged with responding to customer complaints and inquiries including tracking, facilitating required regulatory filings, ordering documents and routine handling from receipt through response and closure.
Input and track all critical and procedurally important dates In Passport to ensure timely regulatory reporting.
Coordinate with other departments or business units in requesting information related to specific matters and follow-up on responses.
Ensure that relevant documents critical to the resolution of matters are obtained and tracked, perform substantive document review
Correspond with advisors and clients as it relates to inquiries, questions or other specific concerns.
Prepare reports on matters as requested by attorneys; review matters and timely drafting preliminary responses or closing memoranda.
Assist attorneys with administrative duties file creation, organization and maintenance, research, document productions, indexing documents produced and received, etc.
Actively participate in department projects and initiatives and complete other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
3 to 5 years paralegal experience supporting litigation attorney at a law firm or in-house (legal or compliance department is an advantage).
Core Competencies:
Self- starter with solid judgement, proactive, must be able to set priorities, plan, organize and accomplish tasks, often within strict time limitations.
Excellent time management, organizational, writing and communication skills,
Ability to work independently and effectively to meet deadlines, including the ability to effectively assess, prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities.
Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and aptitude to quickly learn new systems. Experience with legal technology a plus
Ability to interact and communicate across all business lines, and with internal and external customers.
Preferences:
Paralegal or comparable certification preferred, but not required
Degree level qualification of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent a plus
Pay Range:
$30.02-$45.03/hour
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.
We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
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Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.
Salary : $30 - $45