Paralegal Associate

About this role:

The Wells Fargo Law Department has an opening for a Paralegal Associate within its Litigation Section. This individual will be a member of the Complex Subpoena and Garnishment Team in Charlotte, NC and Minneapolis, MN.  The team provides legal support to Wells Fargo's Legal Support Group (LS), an operations unit that manages legal orders served on the bank. (i.e., liens, levies, garnishments, summons and subpoenas).  

In this role, you will:

• Will manage a caseload that may average 40 plus matters per month and be expected to demonstrate detailed research and/or factual investigation skills in response to requests which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity.

• Will open and assign matters to Paralegal and/or Attorneys.

• Researches and resolves routine legal inquiries. 

• Will handle matter types including but not limited to fraud/forgery, named witness appearances and review of correspondence/call recordings via eDiscovery.

• Will occasionally handle certain administrative duties, such as reporting, processing document productions, and invoicing.

• Will be expected to have prior experience using legal platforms, financial research tools and applications (Hogan, Westlaw, Pacer, etc.) to research and resolve issues.

• Will be able to identify specific as well as broad, underlying issues involving the production of bank records.

• Will have demonstrated an ability to work well with attorneys and business clients who may have different styles.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with eDiscovery

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment

• Strong PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint skills/proficiency

• Experience using Onit or similar Matter Management applications 

• Experience working as a litigation paralegal

• Experience in the Financial Services industry, especially in banking

• Experience handling Third Party Subpoenas and various legal orders requesting bank records

• Experience processing Federal and State Civil and Criminal orders

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and external contacts

Job Expectations:

• Paralegal certification or equivalent in accordance with the Business and Professions Code required.

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$28.85 - $48.08

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

1 Aug 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.