First Technology Federal Credit Union Careers

Description

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

Job duties

• Assist senior leadership with management of policy and governance processes
• Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to document business processes and requirements
• Obtain and maintain legal industry knowledge through attendance of continuing legal education classes and/or conferences and meetings
• Review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations, as required
• Manage a small claims (generally, collections matters valued at $10k or less) litigation caseload
• Prepare and file legal filings and work with EGLA Department leadership to prepare litigation strategy for small claims litigation matters
• Appearance on behalf of First Tech in various small claims mediation and court proceedings related to small claims litigation as directed by leadership
• Prepare, file, and execute on garnishments for successful small claims and other judgments
• Assist with tracking and assembling relevant department reporting related to small claims and garnishments and as otherwise assigned by EGLA Department leadership

Essential skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in small claims collections, compliance or paralegal role
• Proficiency in performing legal research related to state and federal laws and regulations and composing written findings to leadership
• Efficient, well-organized, able to effectively prioritize to manage a variety of duties
• Strong business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences; including ability to appear on behalf of First Tech at required legal proceedings for small claims purposes
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial institution core systems is preferred (such as Fiserv/DNA)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Certification/License: Either obtain (within 1 year of hire) or maintain a relevant Compliance Certification (CUNA, NAFCU, etc.)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)