Paralegal (Corporate)

New York, NY

Reports to:  Bankruptcy Department Administrator

Summary

A Corporate Paralegal assists attorneys with assignments involving complex paralegal duties requiring initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge. Such complex work requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion. 

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with associates to systemize closing and post-closing procedures;
• Build system and process for hedge fund, private equity fund, and venture fund formation work;
• Oversee process and train new members of the group on closing, post-closing and formation procedures;
• Develop process to gather and maintain information on closed deals for the group;
• Assist lawyers in the preparation and drafting of amendments, dissolution documents, investor notices, resolutions, short-form partnership and operating agreements, checklists, and subscription agreements;
• Work directly with lawyers to prepare SEC and other regulatory filings;
• Assist with preparation and filing of entity certifications/qualification in various states;
• Manage documents and files;
• Calendar and monitor key dates and deadlines;
• Assist with preparing SS4 forms, file with IRS and obtain EIN;
• Proofread and edit various documents;
• Travel to client offices to notarize documents.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college is preferred;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in Corporate law (and asset management practice group) is a plus;
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is a plus;
• Ability to work independently and work well with others;
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail are critical;
• A desire to learn and adapt as needed;
• Ability to exhibit flexibility and work in a fast-paced environment is critical;
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Duties

• Able to reach for, lift and carry legal files up to a maximum of 10 pounds;
• Notary.