Paralegal

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region's fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with more than $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion.
Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank's rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always be improving our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to provide critical support to our Legal and Compliance teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience, with a strong background in corporate and real estate law, regulatory compliance, contract management, and legal operations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and management of contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Support internal lending and deposit teams with initial reviews of trusts, powers of attorney and other documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including tracking deadlines, preparing filings, and maintaining documentation.
• Manage and maintain legal and compliance databases, including contract repositories and regulatory tracking systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal and compliance requirements are met.
• Assist in responding to subpoenas, audits, and other legal inquiries.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution efforts, including document collection and case tracking and communicating with external counsel as needed
• Help draft internal policies, procedures, and training materials related to legal and compliance matters.
• Support Bank BSA and security teams as administrative resource

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and real estate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Experience in financial services preferred

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Leader Bank salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.
Salary Minimum: $70,000 - Salary Max: $90,000
The range listed is just one component of Leader Bank's total compensation package for team members. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Leader Bank provides a variety of benefits to eligible team members, including health insurance coverage, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off and vacation.
Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected class.
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