Elevations Credit Union

Legal Assistant

Elevations Credit Union$71K — $89K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant desirable but not strictly necessary if equivalent experience exists.
  • Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office; familiarity with credit union core systems preferred.
  • Ability to manage complex and sensitive information confidentially.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • High attention to detail with effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive administrative support to the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel.
  • Conduct research and investigations related to legal and non-legal matters for the credit union.
  • Assist with the management of vendor relations and invoice processing for the legal team.
  • Support compliance reviews across various business functions as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Admin team to prepare and execute employee events and board meetings.
  • Maintain and publish legal documentation including minutes, bylaws, and policies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence 50% of the time.
  • Opportunity to work under the direction of experienced legal professionals.
  • Engagement in critical legal and compliance activities that safeguard the organization.
  • Exposure to various legal and administrative functions within the financial services sector.
Full Job Description
Location
  • Hybrid: Employees who are able to perform the essential functions of their jobs away from an Elevations location may do so with the expectation that they are onsite at least fifty percent of the time over a two-week pay period.
Summary/Objective

The Legal Assistant works under the direction of the General Counsel, assisting the Legal and Compliance team by performing highly varied, complex and confidential tasks to ensure department and organizational operations flow smoothly. This position is critical to reducing operational and reputational risk to the organization by providing support to varied members of the organization in a timely and organized manner.
Essential Functions
  • Executive Support : Provide executive admin support to the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel, including but not limited to research and investigation regarding various legal and non-legal matters pertaining to the credit union, response to legal document production requests from various third parties, maintenance of legal documentation, including but not limited to the historical member agreements and disclosures, coordination of in-house litigation and general administrative and clerical support.
  • Compliance & Legal team support: Manage vendor and invoicing for the team, provide compliance review support to other functions of the business
  • Executive admin team support: Assist Executive Admin team as necessary or requested with preparation and execution of employee events as well as operational rhythm board of directors or committee meetings. Maintain and publish minutes, bylaws and policies as appropriate.
Reports To

General Counsel
Manages

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Required Skills, Education and Experience
  • Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is desirable, but not absolutely required if applicant possesses equivalent or other work experience in a similar work environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of credit union core systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex and sensitive information in a discrete and confidential manner.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail with good time management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills, Education and Experience
  • Previous work experience in the financial services industry
  • Previous experience with credit union internal computer systems
  • Previous customer service experience
Work Environment

Elevations uses multi-factor authentication to keep our data safe. As such, a personal smartphone is a requirement for employment with us. This job operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Requirements
  • All other positions: Sitting frequently, walking occasionally, use of hands frequently, hearing constantly, talking frequently, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time/ 40 hours per week

Compensation Information:

The person hired into this position will likely earn between $71,973 and $89,966 annual salary, plus annual bonus.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Anticipated Application Window:

This role is anticipated to close within 25 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, Elevations may keep the application period open longer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Elevations Credit Union

Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving Colorado's Front Range. It provides banking services to over 140,000 members and has over $3 billion in assets. Elevations Credit Union was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services. Elevations Credit Union is committed to giving back to the community and supports a variety of local organizations and initiatives.
Learn more about Elevations Credit Union
Size
436 employees
Market Cap
$55.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$20.5 million
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
-6.4%
Revenue
$465.3 million
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