Associate, Paralegal II

Associate, Paralegal II

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investable assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Associate Paralegal II to join our Legal Department team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- Hybrid (currently requiring a minimum of three days in the office out of every five working days).

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

• Supporting the US Asset Servicing business line legal team that has responsibility for servicing registered and unregistered investment funds, investment managers, banks and other financial institutions, public funds, insurance clients, employee benefit trusts, endowments and foundations and other institutional asset owners and supporting BNY's businesses that develop and license software products and offer related professional services.
• Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing business.
• Draft, review, and revise legal agreements and correspondence specific to Asset Servicing.
• 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, organize and update document files and electronic documentation systems to ensure all documents are easily accessible and to preserve and protect confidential client and firm information. Prior experience using iManage a plus.
• Communicate with internal and external clients, outside counsel and other BNY stakeholders.
• Perform administrative tasks as requested such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling special projects.
• Contribute to achievement of firm and department objectives.

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

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and requests simultaneously with efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines, excellent organization skills and ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain composure and professionalism while handling high volumes of work and tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Team player, cooperative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to function independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivated and high work standards.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably supporting financial services.

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

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
• "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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