Associate, Paralegal I

Overview



Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.


With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.



In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Assists in responding to and tracking substantial volume of law enforcement subpoenas and other similar document requests from various government agencies/regulators, conducting straightforward legal research, drafting legal correspondence and documents, and performing other legal related duties under the guidance of BNY Mellon attorneys.
• Communicate with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct outreach to various departments and review records in various databases in order to prepare responses to subpoenas/document requests.
• Review documents, organize productions to subpoenas/document requests, separate responsive from non-responsive material, maintain meticulous records, update electronic databases/filing systems and track requests and responses.
• Correspond regularly with attorneys regarding status of subpoena/document requests, identify subpoena/document requests that need to be prioritized and/or that may be particularly sensitive.
• Support outside counsel billing administration.
• No direct reports.
• Contributes to the achievement of team objectives, which includes complete and timely responses to government regulators/enforcement agencies

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 4+ years of total work experience preferred. Experience in legal support preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat or Nitro required .

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits:


BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.


BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.


Employer Description:


For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.


EEO Statement:


BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.