LOCATION: New York, NY
BENEFITS:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings program, paid time off, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, and a competitive employee benefits package.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Elite International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide paralegal support to attorneys handling private investment fund formation, investment management, and related transactional matters.
- Assist with all phases of transactions, including document preparation, closing coordination, post-closing deliverables, and maintenance of transaction records.
- Prepare, organize, review, and maintain investor onboarding documentation, subscription materials, closing binders, and related records.
- Coordinate regulatory filings and assist with the preparation and submission of federal and state compliance documents required for investment vehicles.
- Prepare organizational, tax, securities, and governance documentation for newly formed investment entities.
- Track transaction timelines, deliverables, investor information, and key milestones using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Maintain calendars for transaction deadlines, filing requirements, and client deliverables across multiple active matters.
- Draft, proofread, format, and organize legal documents, correspondence, exhibits, and supporting materials.
- Coordinate execution of signature packages and manage electronic and physical transaction files throughout the life cycle of each matter.
- Maintain document management systems and ensure accurate filing and organization of confidential legal records.
- Assist attorneys with administrative and project management responsibilities necessary to support active client engagements.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals to facilitate efficient workflow and timely completion of client matters.
- Support process improvement initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and document management practices.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of three years of paralegal experience supporting complex corporate or transactional legal matters within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience supporting private investment funds, asset management, corporate transactions, or other sophisticated financial transactions preferred.
- Working knowledge of regulatory filing processes and corporate formation documentation is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience utilizing document management systems and electronic filing platforms.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and business professionals.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support high-volume transactional practices.
- Willingness to work additional hours when business needs require.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and maintaining high-quality work product.
