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Corporate Paralegal (In-House)

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #545

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