JOB DETAILS

Legal Specialist

CompanyListerhill Credit Union
LocationListerhill
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 22, 2026
About The Company
Listerhill Credit Union is a nonprofit financial cooperative improving lives in our community. In 1952, seven Reynolds Metals employees came together to combat the growing issue of predatory lending to other vulnerable plant workers. At the time, loan sharks would lend money with outrageous interest rates and sometimes never-ending terms. With just $5 each and a passionate idea of creating a cooperative that benefited and protected each other, these seven men founded Listerhill Credit Union. Today, with its Main Office located across the street from that same plant, Listerhill Credit Union serves over 90,000 members in 13 counties with 17 branches across northwest Alabama and south central Tennessee. Named one of Alabama's Best Credit Unions by Forbes magazine, Listerhill continues its commitment in serving the local community with integrity while striving for excellence and innovation.
About the Role

Description

Overview: The mission of Listerhill Credit Union is to be a financial cooperative focused on improving the lives, including financial health, in the community. In 1952, seven Reynolds Metals employees deposited $5 each with the idea of starting a credit union that was member-owned and member-focused. We serve multiple counties throughout northwest Alabama and south-central Tennessee with a full line of financial solutions. We aspire to reach the highest standards for our core values: Innovation, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Community.   


The Role: Your efforts and ultimate successes should be measurable and recognizable as you strive daily within LCU’s vision: “to value people over profit, proactively seek improvement, work passionately, exceed expectations, and make our community a better place”. As Legal Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s legal obligations by managing sensitive legal documents and responding to court-ordered and regulatory requests. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal partners, legal counsel, and external agencies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to applicable laws and policies. 


What you will do:

  • Receive, review, interpret and process legal documents including Powers of Attorney, subpoenas, liens, levies and wage garnishments.
  • Work closely with operations and frontline staff to improve processes and ensure compatible staff and member experiences for document reviews. 
  • Ensure timely and compliant responses to court orders, government requests, and third-party legal notices in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, under supervision of an attorney.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records related to legal actions, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
  • Assist, and serve as backup to, the Director of Contracts to ensure consistent third-party governance and vendor management. 
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure proper execution of required actions to mitigate organizational risk.
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance within legal operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 


Requirements

Qualifications:

· Three to five years of related experience 

· Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field; experience can be used in lieu of a degree

· Understanding of financial services industry regulations preferred. 

· Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with contract and/or vendor management software.

· Excellent ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

· Commitment to LCU’s Mission Statement and Core Values.

· Must successfully complete appropriate LCU assessments.


This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.


Listerhill Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state of local law.







Key Skills
Legal Document ProcessingRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteContract ManagementVendor ManagementRisk Mitigation
Categories
LegalFinance & AccountingAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Legal Specialist manages sensitive legal documents, including subpoenas and garnishments, while ensuring compliant responses to court and regulatory requests. They also support third-party governance and vendor management to mitigate organizational risk.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
209
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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