Paralegal

Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America. We have delivered over $21 billion in affordable and responsible credit over the last 5 years. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B. We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts. Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, “Top Companies to work for in Arizona” and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans. We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1500 talented and dedicated professionals. Come join us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.   About the Role: Upgrade’s growing Legal team is seeking a Paralegal to support our Litigation team based in Phoenix, AZ. The legal issues you'll encounter are cutting edge and always evolving. The successful candidate will be skilled at building strong relationships, working in the unknown while balancing legal risks, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of being in-office at least 2-3 days a week.   What You’ll Do:  Managing litigation/arbitration calendars and files Conducting legal investigations, gathering documents, and preparing timelines Tracking regulatory updates from both state and federal agencies. Assisting with state licensing processes. Providing general assistance to the legal and compliance teams as needed.   What We Look For:  2+ years of experience in an in-house and/or law firm environment with experience in financial regulation or fintech a plus. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. The ability to work with team members at all levels and across departments resourcefully, proactively and efficiently. Proficiency in our servicing systems and platforms, including but not limited to Spectrum, VQ, Jira, and Zendesk. Attention to detail and strong decision-making abilities. Registered notary public in Arizona a plus.   What We Offer You:  Competitive salary and stock option plan 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance  Flexible PTO Opportunities for professional growth and development    Paid parental leave Health & wellness initiatives   Notice to California-based Candidates for Employment. This California Candidate Privacy Notice is intended to provide information about how Upgrade collects and uses personal information to California consumers who apply for employment with Upgrade If you are employed by Upgrade, refer to the Employee Handbook for additional information. For any questions about this notice, please contact ccpa@upgrade.com. Personal Information Upgrade Collects: Identifiers Including name, address, email, telephone number, social security number, driver license number, passport number, and other personal identifying information. Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, including demographic information and other personal information obtained during the application process, such as gender, race, national origin . Professional or employment-related information, such as salary/compensation and benefits packages, other relocation or job preferences, prior background, experience, skills, and other information in support of your application, reference information, other information obtained through background checks, including employment, credit, and criminal history. Education Information. Any other information you provide as a part of  recruitment, job application, or interview process.  Purposes for Collecting Personal Information: To consider qualifications, skills, and interest for employment . To communicate with you during the recruitment and interview process. To conduct background checks and verify your information if you are offered employment . To provide compensation, including payroll, and  administer stock options and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, commuter, and retirement benefits. To provide human resources services and conduct performance evaluations. To monitor work eligibility including work-related licenses, credentials, training, and eligibility to work in the United States. To improve recruitment and interview processes and  ensure a safe and efficient working environment. To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements including state and federal company reporting obligations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.