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ROLE & RESPONISIBILITIES:

As part of the Global Litigation and Investigations Team, the Legal Operations Specialist will provide dedicated legal support to the Legal Order Processing Unit Center of Excellence.

This position will work under the supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor and will provide overall support for the US legal order processing function which includes intake, decisioning and fulfillment of third party legal orders directed to American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Able to work independently and a team player
• Must have 3+ years as a legal assistant in a private law firm or government office
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Experience with assisting with the preparation of responses to discovery requests
• Sense of urgency and ability to discern critical matters and maintain confidentiality
• Able to quickly train on, navigate, and extract information from a variety of databases and information platforms
• Experience managing dockets and attorney calendars
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Meticulous attention to detail, able to analyze and problem solve
• Degree in Legal Studies or Criminal Justice
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and ability to apply this knowledge to daily work
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Salary Range: $20.00 to $38.45 hourly + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected hourly pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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:

• Career development and training opportunities
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Competitive base salaries
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Bonus incentives

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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