Consumer and Community Banking - Paralegal I

The Litigation Department, part of the JPMorgan Chase Legal Department, is a dynamic group of legal professionals that provides legal advice concerning existing and threatened litigation against JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its subsidiaries. As a Paralegal I in our Litigation Department, you will have the opportunity to independently handle and resolve threatened claims, small claims and limited jurisdiction claims as part of Chase’s Consumer and Community Banking team. You will have the chance to work both in-house and with outside counsel on litigation matters that reach across lines of business. We are looking for a self-starter who can handle competing time demands and has excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills. The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Work on all aspects of litigation, including assistance with subpoenas, locating and analyzing documents and information related to existing or threatened claims Provide support with responding to discovery, including analyzing discovery requests and researching customer relationships, customer files, documents, correspondence and other media to identify discoverable information Assistance with internal reporting regarding pending litigation matters Processing settlements Independently handling and resolving small claims Handle other litigation related tasks Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Strong PC skills (knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) Knowledge of general office procedures Excellent organizational skills Tact and good judgment in handling confidential information Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels, including with senior management Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize and manage deadlines and tasks Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, including telephone etiquette Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills Working knowledge of LexisNexis and/or Westlaw Paralegal certificate; will consider candidates with limited legal experience who demonstrate a strong track record for learning quickly, interest in litigation, and motivation to work hard All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.