An investment firm in NYC seeks a junior paralegal to support their legal team in a busy and fast-paced environment. Must have 1-2 years of experience as a paralegal within a law firm, finance or other professional services.
Salary range: 85k - 95k base
Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm with additional hours as needed
Schedule: Onsite Monday - Thursday, remote on Fridays
Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and preparing various legal documents, focusing on contracts and agreements
- Review, organize and manage contracts for the team
- Support the team in managing client and vendor relationships
- Conduct research on legal topics and contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Coordinate with different departments to manage both internal and external communications
- Identify potential legal risks and collaborate with the team to address them
- Oversee the progression of client and vendor contracts to ensure timely completion
- Help organize and maintain legal documentation
- Work with legal and other business teams on special projects
- Maintain and update internal systems to track contracts, projects, and legal matters
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 1 year of prior experience working as a paralegal, ideally in big law
- Strong academic background (minimum GPA of 3.5)
- Exceptional written and spoken communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF management software
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages is a plus
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule
