Job Description

Paralegal

The Paralegal in the Litigation group of the Offices of the Chief Legal Officer assists in responding to information requests received by FINRA, its officers, and its employees, including third-party subpoenas issued in arbitration proceedings, and civil and criminal litigation cases. With direct supervision, the Paralegal also responds to requests for the certification of FINRA documents as business records. As needed, Paralegal provides other litigation or project support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists attorneys to respond to subpoenas and other document requests, to include collecting, reviewing, and preparing documents for production.
• Drafts written communications regarding document and information requests.
• Prepares business records certifications.
• Assists attorneys to prepare and finalize legal briefs for filing.
• Maintains and tracks matter files in matter management system.
• Demonstrates FINRA's values.
• Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a paralegal.
• Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Familiarity using a computer with the full suite of electronic office product applications, including Adobe, Microsoft Office, and other electronic office systems.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery review software. Review experience in Relativity preferred.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
• Limited requirement to travel outside the local area.
• Overtime may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY, and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $52.26

IL/PA: Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $57.46

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00

NY/NJ: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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