Job Title: Operations Specialist / Legal Specialist
Duration: 7-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay rang: $35hr-$40hr

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Garnishment / Legal Operations Specialist with experience reviewing and processing legal documents. The role requires the ability to read, interpret, and process legal orders while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Candidates with paralegal certification or 2–3 years of legal processing experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret garnishment orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents to determine scope, jurisdiction, and required timelines.

• Process complex legal orders served on the organization and its affiliates.

• Ensure proper handling and documentation of legal orders to mitigate financial and compliance risk.

• Perform detailed reviews of legal documents valued at $50K+ including high-value transactions exceeding $1MM.

• Maintain and review documentation history in internal systems and databases.

• Collaborate with internal teams including Retail, Commercial, and Brokerage Operations.

• Research depository accounts to identify federally protected benefits and determine appropriate responses.

• Initiate and release account holds and prepare bank checks for courts, law firms, and enforcement agencies.

• Notify customers of account actions by sending copies of legal orders and related communications.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and internal policies.

• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround times.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 4+ years of experience in Legal Operations, Banking Operations, or Retail Banking

• Experience reviewing legal documents such as garnishments, subpoenas, or court orders

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other PC applications

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.