Legal Process Specialist

Carlsbad, CA - Loker 2701 Loker Ave West Suite 240 Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

• Pay or shift range: $44,500 USD to $67,000 USD
  The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly‑owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “Bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship‑based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle‑market, and venture‑backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full‑service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full‑stack payment processing solutions through Banc Edge.

The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is driven by our people, and we take pride in fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We embrace a culture of empowerment, progressive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring our team members have an opportunity to make an impact and play an important role in the future of Banc of California. Our core values – Entrepreneurialism, Operational Excellence, and Superior Analytics – empower us in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to supporting your growth and well‑being with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, a variety of employee resource groups, and more. TOGETHER WE WIN®

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Legal Process Specialist is responsible for all legal processes received for the Bank and its various divisions and subsidiaries. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Analyze and interpret legal language within the legal process to determine the scope, jurisdiction, timeframe, due date, and proper service requirements.
• Generate written correspondence and oral communication with government authorities, courts, attorneys, process servers, and bank customers.
• Perform thorough research and document review for production of bank records pursuant to subpoenas or other legal orders.
• Draft invoices and collect payments for document production from attorneys and government entities.
• Negotiate and comply with the scope of subpoenas, provide status updates, request extensions when necessary, provide notification when document production cost exceed limitations outlined in the legal process.
• Process legal holds/restrain funds on accounts and payments from accounts for bank fees and amounts to be remitted per court/government orders, money judgments, levies, and garnishments.
• Organize, track, and prioritize workflow of pending legal process meeting department service level requirements.
• Maintain privacy of confidential bank information and adhere to bank policies and procedures.
• Provide regular contributions toward a team oriented collaborative environment.
• Responsible for general ledger reconciliation and month‑end department procedural certifications related to levies, safe deposit boxes, legal holds, service of process reports, production costs, volume counts and system security and monitoring.
• Quarterly compliance training related to various banking regulations and cross‑departmental operations.
• Centralized processing for bankruptcy, lending, and other legal notices.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Follows policies and procedures;…