Senior Paralegal
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Complex Subpoenas and Garnishments team. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:
Provide support to a specialized practice or functional area within the Legal Department requiring a high degree of analytical, written and oral communication and organizational skills
Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries, claims, disputes, cases and proceedings with minimal direction of an attorney
Produce clear and concise written materials that can be submitted to the client with minimal revision or review by an attorney
Work directly with business clients and develops an understanding of business unit needs and develops plans to resolve issues
Develop relationships with business units and is proactive in participating in strategic efforts of client while identifying and addressing issues
Identify specific as well as broad underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on very complex assignments without direct supervision
Develop and lead a team to meet assignment, resolution plan and or client needs and negotiates adjustments to plan as needed
Resolve moderately complex issues within the Legal Department
Coordinate with attorneys on special requests or highly complex projects
Develop relationships with business units and be proactive in participating in strategic efforts of client while identifying and addressing issues
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Paralegal experience, with a focus on complex legal matters, including third-party subpoenas or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with eDiscovery processes and proficiency in using Relativity or similar eDiscovery platforms. This includes managing large-scale document reviews, conducting searches, and producing documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (CoPilot, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex datasets into insights and actionable recommendations.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and sound judgment in analytical decision-making.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Agile mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Expectations:
Position will require onsite presence.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
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.
$37.02 - $69.71Benefits
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:
29 Sep 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.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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