Legal Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

Collinsville LP- First Co Bancorp - Collinsville, IL

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Collinsville Loan Processing; 717 Vandalia St., Collinsville, IL 62234

Reports To: General Counsel and Paralegal Supervisor

ABOUT US:

FCB Banks has been family owned and managed for more than three generations. Our original banks opened in New Baden and Albers in 1901 and customers quickly associated FCB with quality service, competitive rates, and personal customer care. These qualities became the pillars of our business when First Collinsville Bank opened in 1990 and we began expanding throughout the area. We streamlined and simplified banking operations and officially changed our name to FCB Banks in 2017. Today we have seventeen locations in sixteen wonderful towns serving customers in Illinois and Missouri. We pride ourselves on being locally owned and operated as well as a valued part of the community. Since 1901 our goal at FCB Banks has always been to provide exceptional service to our valued customers.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Legal Assistant assists the attorney with cases by organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, and documenting case actions. They manage Beneficial Ownership function, wage garnishments, and tax levies. They prepare drafts and file pleadings in bankruptcy court, foreclosure cases and collection cases. They work closely with the collection department to assist in their processes, and offer support to many other areas of the bank.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Reports to and assists the Bank’s In-House Legal Counsel.
Keeps cases organized by establishing and maintaining files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into the CRM software and confirming the status of cases with attorney.
Reviews and approves Beneficial Ownership submissions for borrowing entities.
Facilitates and processes wage garnishments, non-wage garnishments and tax liens/levies of FCB accounts.
Monitors, collects and applies payments from debtors derived from workout agreements or agreed orders.
Prepares drafts and files pleadings in bankruptcy court (motions for relief from stay, claims, objections to confirmation, reaffirmation agreements).
Prepares drafts and files pleadings in foreclosure cases and collection cases.
Processes payments and posting of accounts payable related to costs and expenses incurred during legal action.
Assists with general correspondence and follow-up, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

Excellent and professional communication skills – verbal, written and listening.
High quality writing skills – uses accurate word usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all written correspondence.
Strong technology skills, along with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and traditional office products (copiers, fax machines, ten-keys, phones, etc.).
Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems timely.
Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit
Effective at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and ability to perform under pressure.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Time-management and ability to meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of the banking industry, regulations, collection pleadings, bankruptcy pleadings, beneficial ownership requirements, E-Filing (Federal and State court – IL and MO).
Basic knowledge of tickler system, trusts and powers of attorney and legal entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs).

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (preferred)
1 – 3 years of financial services industry experience (preferred)
1 – 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience (preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constantly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, calculators and fax machines
Availability to work during core bank operating hours (i.e. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday)
Occasionally requires local travel including offsite trainings and meetings
Regularly remains in a stationary position at least 50% of the time
Constantly moves to access supplies and equipment and to assist coworkers
Strong understanding and willingness to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, status, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview process should notify the FCB Human Resources Department. Examples of reasonable accommodations include making a change to the application process; providing written materials in an alternate format such as braille, large print, or audio recording; using a sign language interpreter; using specialized equipment; or modifying testing conditions.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Equal Employment Opportunity Poster https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Supplement https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf