Paralegal

Paralegal

​Legal & Administrative Services​

Puerto Rico 

General Responsibilities

The Paralegal is primarily responsible for assisting the legal team with various tasks, including investigating facts, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Assists in preparing routine legal documents and reports under attorney/advisor supervision, including responses to requests for production of documents and information by competent authorities. Assist with other administrative tasks of the Legal Department. 

Performs duties through methods and actions that are consistently ethical and in total compliance with the laws, applicable regulations, Code of Ethics, corporate policies and guidelines and rules of conduct. Completes corporate trainings and certifications intended for the detection and prevention of money laundering related activities and fraud, insider training and conflict of interest policies and procedures, as applicable.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent professional title in the corresponding country as per area of specialty or a combination of Associate's Degree and Paralegal study course (Certificate) from an accredited institution in areas related to office systems, Justice Systems or related area. 

Knowledge and Skills Required

Knows how to identify relevant resources, conduct research, observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all of them. Assesses information and possible results. Demonstrates attention to detail; applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense (deductive reasoning); synthesizes and combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events-inductive rationale). Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms in Spanish and English. Speaks correctly, fluently, and provides clear information to different audiences comprehensively and assertively, including but not limited to internal and external clients, team members, executives, and consultants, among others. Pays full attention and takes time to understand the points being made and demonstrates understanding. Asks questions appropriately and does not interrupt at inappropriate times. Writes data regarding: operational procedures, policies, investigations, business proposals, project plans, emails, ticket services, incidents, actions, and solutions implemented, among others. The written information is accurate, specific, and relevant, following guidelines and delivered on time. 

Additional Information

Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm 

Available to work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays as needed and the availability to travel as required supporting projects in the region. 

“Evertec Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, marriage, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information or condition, political affiliation, religious ideology, being a victim or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or harassment, serving or having served in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability status, or any other protected category by Puerto Rico or US Federal law. EEO is the Law Poster. If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, please contact the People & Culture Department in advance at (787) 759-9999 or send an email to talentacquisition@evertecinc.com in order to accommodate your special needs. Evertec is an employer with E-Verify to verify the eligibility for employment of all the new employees. Participation Poster. Drug-free company. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action for Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.”