Paralegal II

General information

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JobID

14761

Position Level

Individual Contributor

Team

Business Operations

Working Time

Full-Time

Position Type

Regular

Travel Requirements

10%

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Preferred Location

Springfield, MO

Additional Locations

Allen, TX, Branson, MO, Lenexa, KS, Monett, MO

Description & Requirements

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At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.

Are you someone who would enjoy being a member of a busy corporate legal team? If so, this position could be perfect for you! Jack Henry is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their growing team. This position is an integral part of the legal team, providing professional legal support to corporate attorneys and teams across the entire organization with a focus on customer contracts. This role will work as a part of a team of paralegals and attorneys, assisting with the drafting and editing of contractual language as new agreements are being signed, redlining agreements, and communicating key information to the transactional attorneys working on each contract. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, a self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet multiple deadlines promptly with moderate supervision.

Our Legal Department consists of attorneys, paralegals, and corporate legal assistants who provide legal support to the company, including drafting and negotiating vendor and customer agreements, advising on compliance issues, and much more.

This is a hybrid position that requires you to come to the office approximately once per month for onsite meetings, events, and training. The remainder of the time you may work remotely from home. This position can be based to work out of the following locations: Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; and Springfield/Monett, MO. Compensation for this position will be $22-30/hour, depending on candidate experience and geographic location.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Generates documents, such as customer contracts and amendments from templates.

• Researches agreement history for customers using document storage and retrieval software.

• Prepares contracts under supervision of attorneys.

• Utilizes custom approved language repository and playbook for inclusion in customer agreements.

• Composes and proofreads correspondence.

• Maintains agreement templates and prepares revisions to templates as requested by attorneys.

• Attends meetings within and outside the legal department as required to support organizational projects.

• Handles communication from various business/operational units and resolves inquiries.

• Works on special projects and other legal initiatives as needed.

• Collaborates with co-workers on customer contracts or other projects as needed to meet deadlines.

• Provides administrative support when necessary.

• Be thorough in communication with an attention to detail and accuracy.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have:

• Must have a minimum of 18 months of paralegal or legal assistant experience, or experience writing, drafting, and reviewing contracts.

• Associate degree.

• Must be able to travel up to 10% for team strategy meetings or client meetings.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint technology is a huge plus.

• Experience with Salesforce, AdvoLogix, or similar platforms.

• Experience with contract or case management software.

• Paralegal or legal assistant certificate from accredited educational program is a plus.

• Experience reviewing and amending contracts.

• Familiarity with the financial industry.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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