Paralegal

WHO ARE WE: Alerus is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement provider with one core purpose: helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are driven by a shared commitment to always do the right thing; leading with integrity and providing valued advice and guidance to our clients. We value the expertise and skillsets each team member provides and encourage collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit at all levels of our company. By consistently seeking improvements and growth, we foster long-term relationships with clients and team members. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by numerous industry and regional outlets.

CORE VALUES: Passion for Excellence :: Success is Never Final :: Do the Right Thing :: One Alerus

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Paralegal to join the in-house legal team of a Alerus Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ALRS), a publicly traded financial holding company. This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of legal functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a generalist, the Paralegal will provide support across legal, regulatory, corporate governance, and administrative matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats to meet the evolving needs of a small legal department.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Assist with documenting and tracking outside counsel legal spend and monitoring.
• Coordinate legal document holds, gather and organize relevant materials, and support General Counsel and outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with annual insurance renewals and reporting.
• Assist legal requests team with review of subpoenas and QDRO requests and help coordinate responses to subpoenas and other legal requests.
• Maintain and organize agreement templates, policies, and other key legal documents.
• Assist with basic legal research on banking, corporate, and regulatory issues, as needed.
• Provide general support to attorneys and assist with special projects and process improvements within the legal department.
• Support contract review processes and assist with template updates and redlining.
• Assist with preparation of board and committee materials and trainings, help maintain corporate records.
• Assist with company and subsidiary annual reporting management.
• Assist with preparation and filing of SEC documents, namely Section 16 filings.
• Assist with proxy statement preparation and annual meeting matters, as needed.
• Work closely with business units including compliance, risk, finance, operations, and HR to identify and address legal issues as needed.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification or degree from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal, ideally including experience in a corporate legal department.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of legal and regulatory issues relevant to financial institutions and/or publicly traded companies is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal document management and contract lifecycle tools preferred.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well-being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.
• Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company-paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
• Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.
• Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office utilizing proper ergonomic safeguards when doing so. Additionally, the employee must occasionally lift or move supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.

BASE PAY RANGE:

$31 - $38 per hour

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.