Legal Operations Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a team that is driving operational excellence for one of the largest in-house litigation departments in the world.

Job Summary:

As a Legal Operations Associate in the Case Oversight & Administration Team (COAT), you will handle the initial assessment and management of legal cases for JPMorgan Chase. Your role involves reviewing and summarizing legal and non-legal documents, applying policies, interacting with staff, creating reports, analyzing data, and coordinating with legal colleagues in a fast-paced environment. You'll make decisions based on legal knowledge and business understanding.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately set up new matters in our internal matter management system, summarize allegations, categorize cases, and identify key issues.
• Learn to evaluate matters for risk related to daily operations, system failures, or other unexpected events following company standards.
• Prepare and share reports on matter data accuracy, and communicate with Attorneys and Legal professionals.
• Analyze matters submitted for closure, ensuring all information is correct and follows procedures.
  Learn to identify high-risk cases and trends, and promptly report them to management.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Minimum 2 years of legal experience or experience in the financial industry.
• Strong in the English language
• Analytical, organizational, research, presentation, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Familiarity with US law and regulations regarding the financial industry preferred
• Working knowledge of banking and finance is a plus

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.