If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
The Paralegal Specialist will support Nationwide's Investment Management Group. The preferred candidate will have mutual fund and strong experience in Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Functions are primarily related to the SEC registration and disclosure process, including:
Annual prospectus and registration statement updates;
Registration of new mutual funds;
Product modifications to existing mutual funds, such as Changes in investment strategies
Changes to or additions of subadvisers
Adding or deleting share classes
Liquidating or merging mutual funds
Proxy solicitations;
Subadviser information statements;
Review of annual reports and semi-annual reports;
Preparation of mutual fund service provider agreements and plans ( e.g. , investment advisory agreements, Rule 12b-1 plans, Rule 18f-3 plans).
Experience with Rules 485 and 497 of the Securities Act of 1933, SEC Form N-1A and Edgar/XBRL requirements and ArcPro is preferred but not essential.
This position can be a remote work opportunity.
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Job Description Summary
Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the communication skills, analytical ability and paralegal skills needed to provide outstanding service, advice and counsel, we want to hear from you!
As a Paralegal Specialist, you'll provide the highest level of legal assistance, project management and general support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues. We'll count on you to draft complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to a wide variety of matters, including litigation, for certain legal practice areas. You may have opportunities to work independently on some matters, with latitude for making decisions and taking action.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provides support to attorneys in the form of legal research, drafting communications and preparing legal documents with minimal direction.
Conducts sophisticated and detailed legal research and compiles data from such references as online sources, digests and practice manuals, among others. Researches and provides analysis of statutes, regulations and court decisions. Prepares summaries and recommends resolutions to legal questions. Prepares correspondence to internal and external contacts.
Drafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents. Drafts detailed deposition outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders and briefs. Works with attorney on unusual or complex matters.
Conducts and supervises broad-level assignments. Evaluates matters which may have a significant impact. May assist the attorney in executing legal matters.
For litigation specialty areas, leads the analysis and evaluation of records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customers with regard to discovery and legal matters.
May develop and maintains information databases. Builds new processes for data maintenance, storage and retrieval.
May conduct and evaluate open and closed paralegal file audits, advising attorneys and management of the audit results and recommending improvements.
Demonstrates expertise in paralegal concepts and procedures. Maintains proficiency in both business and legal professional competencies.
Assists in developing and implementing policies,…