Bring your ideas. Make history. 
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

This role is located in Pittsburgh on a hybrid work arrangement.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing and Digital business.
• Draft new client contracts along with amendments and restatements for existing client agreements to document complex legal relationships and commercial terms.
• Assist with drafting, filing and maintaining department form agreements.
• Process client requests by obtaining relevant information and asking pertinent questions.
• With general oversight, conduct fact-finding and legal or regulatory research and prepare findings for review by attorneys. 
• Support outside counsel engagements, by arranging critical exchange of information and reviewing incoming documents for relevance and proper dispensation.
• Maintain and update document files and electronic documentation systems to preserve and protect sensitive client and firm information.
• Contribute to achievement of firm and department objectives.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years paralegal experience, preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver a timely work product.
• Proven planning, tracking, and organizational skills.
• Flexible and adept in adjusting priorities and adjusting to change.
• Supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Active listening skills.
• Cooperative attitude.
• Ability to function independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self motivated and high work standards.
• Highest standards of integrity and ethics

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.