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Job Description

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

The U.S. Bancorp Law Division is seeking a paralegal to support the in-house corporate and personal trust legal teams. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment.

Responsibilities include

• Monitoring WestClips and/or Media Alerts for items with relevance to the trust businesses and routing communications appropriately within the Law Division and business lines.

• Tracking and monitoring external counsel engagements related to account-level matters to facilitate appropriate awareness of key communications and activities.

• Reviewing, processing, and analyzing legal process served on trust entities within U.S. Bancorp (such as summons and complaints, subsequent pleadings, bankruptcy filings, code violations or property assessments) for input into a database and routing to appropriate parties for handling, including escalating any items that are unusual in nature or otherwise need additional review.

• Monitoring and responding to emails from digital and shared email mailboxes.

• Performing legal research on various trust related matters from all divisions of trust, including reviewing and routing debt elimination items.

• Supporting numerous attorneys and their filing systems including locating documents within systems of record for document reviews and assisting with organizing filing systems.

Opportunities for cross-functional training (e.g., handling subpoenas, garnishments, etc.) or projects may be available.

Basic Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an accredited program, or equivalent degree or experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred

• Familiarity with on-line court docketing systems, PACER, and Westlaw

• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong commitment to client service and ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively with others

• Ability to organize and manage a large volume of detailed tasks

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.

Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:

• We do the right thing.

• We power potential.

• We stay a step ahead.

• We draw strength from diversity.

• We put people first.

In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $26.73 - $35.63 - $39.19

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.