Corporate Paralegal (In-House)
Location: New York, NY
The Organization: Elite Sustainable Investment Firm
Salary & Benefits: Base salary up to $115K; Generous bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Life Insurance; exceptional culture.
Summary: Seeking a Corporate Paralegal in New York to work closely with and provide support to the Legal Team of a top-ranked law firm. Candidate willing to work independently in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain corporate filings and documentation records
- Maintain confidential client information and case management software; improve workflow regarding storage and recall of materials
- Create and proofread agreements for content, accuracy and format
- Handles sensitive documents, such as stock certificates and other securities, in addition to maintaining stock ledgers
- Take minutes for firm or committee meetings and calls
- Conduct non-legal and legal research; perform due-diligence
- Prepare correspondence, audit letters responses, working group lists and closing checklists
- Assist with review of routine contracts
- Assist the Legal & Compliance Team in departmental functions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 1+ years of paralegal experience
- Prior experience drafting contracts
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong research skills
- Great communication skills written and verbal
- Able to multitask and prioritize assignments as necessary
