Legal Operations Paralegal

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The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond – we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

Summary

To provide support to the Legal Department and bank divisions/departments for operational issues, matters and questions that may be impacted by federal and state laws and regulations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to in-house attorney(s) in their daily functions.

• Conduct research and investigations for all business units of the Bank that seek legal guidance.

• Identify issues, legal risks and potential liabilities across bank departments and assist in addressing same.

• Read and apply laws and government regulations in partnership with in-house attorneys.

• Draft and file litigation, corporate, correspondence and similar documents

• Provide case management and litigation support

• Assemble, catalog and assist attorneys in reviewing discovery and/or due diligence

• Coordinate and assist in issuing legal holds and document production for discovery requests.

• Aid in the development of policies/procedures for bank departments.

• Assist in the administration and use of LexisNexis, CounselLink, Logikcull, the Regulatory Intelligence platform in RSA Archer and other third-party platforms used by Legal to accomplish its objectives.

• It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree. Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Minimum experience

• At least five (5) years’ paralegal or similar experience, with prior in-house legal department and/or financial institutions experience preferred. Understanding of teller, deposit and loan operations appreciated.

Licenses & Certifications

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to prioritize and adjust to workload fluctuations in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to operate in a dynamic, result-oriented and highly confidential environment.

• Ability to handle stressful situations, a heavy, diverse work load and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor

• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend and reach

Work Environment

• Office: If the position reports to a physical Company location, the setting will be a typical office environment.

• Remote or hybrid: For remote or hybrid positions, a secure and distraction-free setting is required, with a reliable internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, mobile hotspots not acceptable). Hybrid positions will report to a physical Company location, as directed by the manager, and that setting will be a typical office environment.

In accordance with Colorado and Virginia law: Pay for this position is anticipated to be between $59,959.00 – $95,780.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.

While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 09-09-2026, we encourage you to submit your Application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.

CenterState Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, disability, genetic testing, service in the military, citizenship status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. CenterState also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

 

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