About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Paralegal to join the Conduct Risk Management and Internal Investigations section of the Employment and Investigations Division. This section supports the Company's Sales Practices Conduct Management and Conduct Risk functions, providing legal support for the conduct functions within the Company, including ethics, insider threat, sales practices, allegations, and conduct-related internal investigations. This position will focus on managing the internal investigations portfolio of matters.
In this role you will:

• Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Work closely with internal and external counsel on sensitive conduct-related internal investigations. Duties include: case opening and closing, discovery collection, case coordination, witness support, internal reporting, document preparation, and the execution and management of legal holds
• Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation
• Present recommendations and exercise independent judgement while demonstrating specialty expertise
• Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and other stakeholders outside the Legal Department
• Proactively manage internal and external reporting requirements. Assist with the collection, analysis, documentation and presentation of facts, data, and metrics relevant to conduct risk programs and internal investigations with minimal attorney supervision.
• Identify potential enhancements to investigations process in collaboration with line of business clients and internal/external counsel

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Investigation or litigation experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks assigned by attorneys and senior paralegal
• Strong research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

Job Expectations:

• Paralegal certification may be required in some states
• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Pay Range
$26.59 - $47.26
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:
9 May 2024

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.
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