Legal Operations Specialist Legal Operations Specialist with verification
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As part of the Global Litigation and Investigations Team within the General Counsel’s organization of Amex, the Legal Operations Specialist will provide dedicated support for the processing of third-party legal orders. Duties may include the following:
Open legal matters in case management system and route to correct workstream.
Assess the validity of the legal request.
Prepare correspondence to an issuer of the legal request.
Evaluate legal requests to determine the scope of the request.
Research internal platforms for accounts and identify documents responsive to legal requests.
Retrieve documents from internal platforms.
Prepare fulfillment packages in compliance with applicable country privacy laws and Amex procedures.
Perform other work-related duties as required.
Are you ready for the challenge?
Preferred Skills
Graduates (in any subject) with 0-1 years of experience.
Graduates (in law/ related subjects), or experience as a legal assistant in a legal office or in house legal department strongly preferred.
Experience in processing subpoenas / legal orders strongly preferred.
Articulate and fluent (verbal and written) in English.
Sense of urgency, ability to discern critical matters and to meet deadlines.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Able to work independently and a team player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail, able to analyze and problem solve.
Able to quickly train on, navigate, and extract information from a variety of databases and information platforms.
Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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