Legal Assistant - Ascend Federal Credit Union

Ascend is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest credit unions in the United States, with over $4 billion in assets. With an occupation-based field of membership, Ascend is focused on the expansion and diversification of the select employee groups it serves, which creates greater security for the credit union and its member-owners. Approximately 650 employees serve more than 260,000 members from 28 Middle Tennessee branch locations, Regional Operations Center, Teller Center and Corporate Headquarters. Ascend recognizes that its employees are critical to the credit union’s sustained success and future growth. Our employees are the face of the credit union and their personal successes fuel the success of the team. Through collaboration between employees, management, our membership and our Board, we fuel an engine that propels the credit union forward.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Ascend Federal Credit Union! Being employed by Ascend is vastly different than just holding a job. The credit union prides itself on providing employees rewarding career opportunities, competitive benefits and a unique work culture. The credit union’s commitment to its employees is fostered by its commitment to the member-owners, ensuring dedicated and engaged employees to serve the membership. Ascend’s vision to be the most loved credit union in our market by employees and members alike has earned the credit union distinctions including Federal Credit Union of the Year (NAFCU, 2015), Best Credit Union to Work For (2016-2023) and Training APEX Awards (2015-2024).

Provide administrative services in the drafting, preparation, and processing of corporate legal documents, litigation documents, reports, and records as assigned by the Corporate Counsel.

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• Schedule court dates and prepare files for court proceedings.
• Prepare collection, share loss, aliases, judgment, and continuance letters and monitor response due dates.
• Monitor and revive judgments upon recommendation of Corporate Counsel.
• Prepare post-judgment collection work, including executions, levies, liens, and garnishments.
• Answer levies within two business days.
• Assist Ascend Employees and Members with Power of Attorney inquiries.
• Assist Ascend Employees and Members with deceased account inquiries.
• Coordinate safety deposit program with front office employees, coordinate drilling of safe deposit boxes, when appropriate, and keep track of unclaimed contents up and to disposal of contents.
• Process legal mail and secure legal file room daily.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Counsel including letters, reports, and scheduling.
• Read all internal publications including HUB and Possibilities.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education

• Two or more years of college or prior legal experience

Work Experience

• 1-3 years clerical or administrative experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess proficient critical thinking, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism to represent the credit union positively with members, court, agency personnel, law firms, and other outside contacts.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and internet.
• Ability to operate or have ability to be trained to operate related office equipment, including personal computer, multifunction copier, calculator, and telephone.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

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Ascend Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.