Our client, FINRA, is seeking a Paralegal (Case Specialist) to join their team. As a Paralegal, you will be part of the Dispute Resolution team supporting the Arbitration and Mediation. The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate, have an interest or prior experience with arbitration, and will be enthusiastic and eager to learn. **Paralegal** **Long term Contract to Hire** **Hybrid- 2 days onsite.** **Rate- $35-$42/hr** **Responsibilities:** • This position performs a variety of specific duties, including applying analytical skills to assist with providing interpretations regarding rules and regulations. • This is competent-level professional work in which the incumbents are fulfilling their assigned roles, applying their job skills and working under available supervision. • Manages individual case assignments. • Analyzes assigned cases for accuracy and completeness, and anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case. • Acts as liaison between parties and arbitrators to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests. • Ensures that motions for the panel are addressed in a timely manner. • Advises panel as to procedural matters and provides guidance on FINRA's arbitration rules and procedures. • Answers parties' pre and post award inquiries orally and in writing. • Responds to customer complaints orally and in writing. • Attends hearings when necessary to observe arbitrators and fairness of the proceedings. • Drafts and serves awards, which dispose of all issues submitted for resolution in a timely manner. • Closes cases by award in a timely manner and ensures that they are closed with financial accuracy. • Evaluates arbitrators' performances at the conclusion of the case. • Monitors post-award litigation. • Initiates disciplinary referrals. **Education/Experience Requirements:** • Bachelor's degree and one year of legal experience. Paralegal Certificate highly prefered. • Strong leadership skills. • Excellent organizational ability, interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills required. **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.