Paralegal

WHO WE ARE:
TruStone Financial is a full-service, member-owned credit union that provides simple yet competitive financial tools to empower our members' financial well-being. Founded by teachers in 1939, TruStone Financial has since grown to the second-largest credit union in Minnesota and our 550+ employees serve more than 200,000 members across 23 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our vision is to create exceptional financial experiences, and to do that we need our exceptional people! Join our growing team and help us deliver on our mission to engage, educate and inspire our members to achieve lifelong financial well-being.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Working under the general supervision of the EVP/Chief Legal Officer ("CLO"), this position is primarily responsible for supporting TruStone Financial's (the "Credit Union") legal function and activities. This position will assist the CLO in the implementation and maintenance of legal risk management programs and policies; provide guidance and advice to various business units on legal matters, including corporate governance, and contractual obligations; and assist in managing relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory agencies.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Availability to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm at our Plymouth Corporate Office; exempt.

In addition:

• Associate's degree, preferably in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business, or similar, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3 - 5 years of legal related experience in a financial institution, government agency, or law firm.
• Paralegal certifications and designations are preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing credit union operations; experience in financial institution preferred but not required.
• Experience with probate, estate accounts, creditor's rights, levies, garnishments, or other collections matters are preferred.
• Excellent analytical and data-gathering skills.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret laws, regulations, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be bondable and able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of competence.
• Compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and all its provisions.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment drug test and various background checks
• Responsible for regular and reliable attendance at the workplace

WHAT WE OFFER:

The salary range for this position is $73,500.00 to $91,500.00 per year. In addition, we offer:

• Competitive pay and incentive programs for all positions.
• Health insurance with the ability to choose which plan option is best for you - a Traditional Health Plan or Health Savings Plan.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Earn 22 days of paid time off annually for full-time employees with an equivalent accrual for part-time employees - and, the longer your tenure, the more PTO you'll have to enjoy.
• 10+ paid holidays each year.
• Up to 16 hours of paid time annually to volunteer for organizations you are passionate about.
• 401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 6% you contribute - plus, after one year of service, an additional 3% safe harbor employer contribution that is immediately 100% vested regardless if you are contributing or not.
• Eligibility for profit sharing opportunities in the form of a contribution to your 401(k) account.
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits.
• Employer-provided life insurance up to 2.5x your base salary with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents.
• Reimbursement for higher education expenses of up to $5,250 per calendar year (including tuition, books and activity fees).
• Career development opportunities - including our STEP job shadow program, TruStone Academy certification courses, Mentorship Program and more.
• Special employee discounts when you join TruStone Financial as a credit union member.
• Employee activities, events, discounts, and many other great benefits and perks!

TruStone Financial Credit Union is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all Protected Classes.