Wells Fargo Bank

Counsel 2- Complex Subpoena and Garnishment Team

Posted on: 25 Mar 2021

Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Job Description
Important Note: During the application process, ensure your contact information (email and phone number) is up to date and upload your current resume when submitting your application for consideration. To participate in some selection activities you will need to respond to an invitation. The invitation can be sent by both email and text message. In order to receive text message invitations, your profile must include a mobile phone number designated as Personal Cell or Cellular in the contact information of your application.

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Legal - Our vision is to advance the company's strategy, support its transformation, and effectively manage risk through a team known for collaboration, sound judgment, and proactive advice.

We support our vision with four strategic pillars: Integrated Business Advice, Risk Management, Talent & Leadership Development, and Operational Excellence.

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join the team of Legal Order Processing attorneys supporting the Legal Support operations unit and Complex Subpoena and Garnishment Team of the Litigation, Regulatory, Enforcement and Investigations Division. The attorney will provide legal and litigation support on third-party subpoenas and lien, levies, and garnishment matters. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

* Providing litigation support on third-party subpoenas, garnishments, default judgments, and seizure warrants, including requests by federal, state, and local government agencies (including the DOJ, CFPB, FTC) and other requestors in civil and criminal matters.
* Handling subpoenas involving complex matters involving e-discovery issues and other discovery related issues.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with key internal business partners and stakeholders.
* Identifying areas of potential legal, economic, reputational, and regulatory risks to the enterprise.
* Providing guidance on issues involving the release of financial records and information to third parties.
* Conducting various legal research projects and acting as an advisor to operations leadership in interpreting regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications
* 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
* Active State Bar membership

Desired Qualifications
* Ability to research law and regulations and develop advice with respect to complex legal issues using public as well as company websites and databases
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience preparing legal memoranda for senior attorneys and business leaders
* Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
* Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
* Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team

Other Desired Qualifications
* Experience handling complex subpoenas, ideally responding to Department of Justice or government third-party subpoenas
* Experience in preparing and representing clients at depositions and court appearances
* Experience handling complex e-discovery matters
* Experience with garnishment and collection matters
* Experience working in a fast paced, high volume litigation environment
* Experience with the Right to Financial Privacy Act and Federal Garnishment Rules
* Experience with international and OFAC litigation
* Experience with securities and/or capital markets litigation

Job Expectations
* Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Street Address
MN-Minneapolis: 90 S 7th St - Minneapolis, MN
NC-Charlotte: 301 S College St - Charlotte, NC

Disclaimer

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Benefits Summary
Benefits
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Wells Fargo Bank

San Francisco, CA

Wells Fargo & Company, a diversified financial services company, provides retail, commercial, and corporate banking services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. It operates through three segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management.

The company also engages in the wholesale banking, mortgage banking, consumer finance, equipment leasing, agricultural finance, commercial finance, securities brokerage and investment banking, computer and data processing, trust, investment advisory, mortgage-backed securities, and venture capital investment services.

As of February 7, 2019, it operated through 7,800 locations, 13,000 ATMs, and the Internet and mobile banking, as well as has offices in 37 countries and territories. Wells Fargo & Company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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