Legal Coordinator

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What We Do

At CardWorks, we aim to help people connect with possibility and opportunity using our financial servicing expertise. Building meaningful, long-term relationships with consumers, our employees, and our clients is what matters most.

Who We Are

CardWorks, Inc. is a diversified consumer finance service provider and parent company of CardWorks Servicing, LLC, Merrick Bank and Carson Smithfield, LLC.

CardWorks Servicing, LLC provides end-to end operational servicing functions for credit cards, secured cards, and installment loans.  We service consumer and small business loans across the credit spectrum and offers backup servicing and due diligence services to capital providers and trustees.

Merrick Bank is an FDIC-insured Utah Industrial Loan Bank. Merrick operates three main business lines: credit cards, recreational lending, and merchant services.

Carson Smithfield, LLC provides a variety of post-charge-off debt recovery services, including digital self-service, IVR, live agent, and external agency management.

Position Summary

The Legal Coordinator provides a variety of administrative and support functions within the Legal Business Unit. This role will have a strong focus on supporting the Company’s state licensing program, including generating and monitoring various state-mandated reports. Additionally, the role will provide general administrative support to the Legal team, including preparing and proofreading legal documents, preparing departmental reporting, organizing and maintaining files and expense processing.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with colleagues and leadership in a professional and courteous manner while ensuring that deadlines are met
• Supports the maintenance and renewal of state licenses on behalf of various CardWorks entities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in partnering with management in the Finance, Collections, and Recovery areas to ensure accuracy of collection activity information submitted for annual reports
• Assists with the annual filings and tax fees (or comparable state term) necessary for the maintenance of Secretary of State Certificates of Authority
• Monitors and tracks licensing deliverable deadlines via SharePoint
• Manages submissions of state license updates along with appropriate payment for paper renewals for those that are not in the “Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (“NMLS”).
• Assists with the gathering of requested documentation in response to state license exams/audits
• Coordinates display and accessibility of physical licenses across all CardWorks locations
• Remains knowledgeable and informed of current state requirements for licensing purposes
• Annual review of licensing procedures and creation of new procedures as needed.
• Assists with vetting and application process for new control officers and branch managers as required by licensing state authorities.
• Provides support to paralegal team by monitoring workflows including, subpoenas, consumer complaint response reviews and routing registered agent filings.
• Performs general office duties to support the overall function of the Legal Business Unit
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with financial services licensing process strongly preferred
• Familiar with basic consumer credit regulations a plus
• Prior exposure to legal work or experience supporting a legal department or law firm work is a plus
• Strong/Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word expertise required
  
  

Summary Of Qualifications

• Self-starter who seeks out learning and information to perform the work
• Able to work independently and as a cooperative member of the team
• Ability to follow instructions and confident in seeking clarification or guidance as necessary
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with respect to sensitive information
• Familiarity with legal documents, terminology and licensing related filings is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and MS365 including Teams
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively and professionally work with different leveled roles
• Demonstrates adaptability in supporting evolving business needs and priorities
• Strives to gain knowledge of the company and business operations, particularly those impacting licensing and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm to enhance departmental processes
  
  

The salary range for this position, if located in NY Metro/NY State is $22.00 to $25.00 an hour. However, please note that the salary range will vary for other geographic areas.

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Our Employee Value Proposition

• Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program
• Benefits Package -Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays
• Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition
  
  

We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite.  Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.  We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable.