The Bank Operations Specialist - Legal Processing is responsible for thoroughly reviewing, analyzing and executing various legal documents served to Pacific Premier Bank from all states based upon applicable laws and bank policy. Acquire, retain, and accurately apply extensive order handling knowledge in regards to individual state laws when processing various legal documentation and orders. Perform unclaimed property due diligence responsibilities for the Bank according to applicable state laws and bank policy.
Analyze and interpret incoming legal orders to determine the correct course of action.
Process necessary account action including placing legal holds on eligible accounts, releasing holds, setting up funds to payout to various remittance entities.
Ensure all Levies, Attachments, and Executions are processed per regulatory requirements to avoid fines assessed to the Bank.
Provide timely response to attorney/agency, when preparing all relevant documentation and appropriate billing related to Subpoenas.
Perform more complex clerical duties related to Legal Processing Operations.
Prepare due diligence documents and complete Dormant/Escheatment process in accordance with state requirements for unclaimed property.
Research and process unclaimed property according to individual state escheatment requirements.
Responsible for requesting the annual Safe Deposit Box Escheatment report and coordinating with the Retail Banking network to ensure contents are either claimed or escheated to the State Controller by the deadline.
Monitor foreign national expired W-8 BEN certifications and prepare corresponding client notifications.
Complete withholding reporting/remit processes for State and Federal withholding
Remain current on and adhere to all regulatory requirements and training.
Follows established procedures and completes documentation using knowledge of various federal/state regulations to interpret course of action.
Conducts research of various federal/state regulations, and applies applicable criteria in course of work.
Work is reviewed and approved by supervisor and/or Legal department.
Participate in special department projects.
Monitor and ensure adherence to Bank policy and procedure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent credential required
3+ years of deposit operations required;
Prior experience with legal processing preferred
Excellent data entry and typing skills required
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat required
Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension skills required
Ability to efficiently adapt and move between various legal document types while processing required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)