Paralegal

Company: First Mid Bank & Trust
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 26, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Paralegal Location: Peoria, IL
Job Id: 4037 # of Openings: 1 The Paralegal will assist with legal research, document preparation, regulatory compliance, and contract management to support the bank's legal and business operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research and provide summaries on banking regulations, financial laws, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the legal team in corporate governance matters, including preparing board resolutions and meeting minutes.
• Assist with litigation management by gathering documents, coordinating with external counsel, and tracking case developments.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist with ensuring the bank's policies align with applicable laws.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department, including coordinating meetings and maintaining calendars. QualificationsEducation/Experience:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
  • Paralegal certification preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience as a paralegal.Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations, preferably those that impact the financial services industry.
    • Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to generate innovative solutions to complex issues.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external contacts
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools. At First Mid, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of discretionary short-term incentives (i.e., bonus, incentives, and/or commission). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, tuition reimbursement, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and a 401K plan with company match. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT#LI-POSTHP123
      Pay Range: $19.66 - $24.59 per hour Apply for this Position Required
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