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Private Equity Paralegal (Entry Level)

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #609

Private Equity Paralegal (Entry Level)

LOCATION: New York, NY

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary of $55K, plus generous bonus and well paid OT, Medical benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, all paid holidays, 401K, and much more in a firm highly recognized for its distinguished practice groups.

THE ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked International Law Firm

SUMMARY: The Private Funds Paralegal must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and the highest personal integrity. This individual will join a collaborative and involved team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with the firm’s global private funds team
  • Assist attorneys in all stages of private funds
  • Assist attorneys and clients with compliance and investment matters
  • Communicate directly with private funds clients and their investors
  • Coordinate and support practice group training events, practice development initiatives and business development efforts
  • Research topics related to private funds
  • Prepare documentation for formation of corporate entities 
  • Coordinate filings with corporate service providers
  • Develop and update content for internal electronic resources

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business or similar preferred
  • GPA of 3.3 or above
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency
  • Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
  • Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
  • Solid Interpersonal Skills