Legal Specialist

Overview: The mission of Listerhill Credit Union is to be a financial cooperative focused on improving the lives, including financial health, in the community. In 1952, seven Reynolds Metals employees deposited $5 each with the idea of starting a credit union that was member-owned and member-focused. We serve multiple counties throughout northwest Alabama and south-central Tennessee with a full line of financial solutions. We aspire to reach the highest standards for our core values: Innovation, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Community.   

The Role: Your efforts and ultimate successes should be measurable and recognizable as you strive daily within LCU’s vision: “to value people over profit, proactively seek improvement, work passionately, exceed expectations, and make our community a better place”. As Legal Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s legal obligations by managing sensitive legal documents and responding to court-ordered and regulatory requests. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal partners, legal counsel, and external agencies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to applicable laws and policies. 

What you will do:

• Receive, review, interpret and process legal documents including Powers of Attorney, subpoenas, liens, levies and wage garnishments.
• Work closely with operations and frontline staff to improve processes and ensure compatible staff and member experiences for document reviews. 
• Ensure timely and compliant responses to court orders, government requests, and third-party legal notices in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, under supervision of an attorney.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to legal actions, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
• Assist, and serve as backup to, the Director of Contracts to ensure consistent third-party governance and vendor management. 
• Monitor deadlines and ensure proper execution of required actions to mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance within legal operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

· Three to five years of related experience 

· Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field; experience can be used in lieu of a degree

· Understanding of financial services industry regulations preferred. 

· Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with contract and/or vendor management software.

· Excellent ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

· Commitment to LCU’s Mission Statement and Core Values.

· Must successfully complete appropriate LCU assessments.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Listerhill Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state of local law.