Corporate Paralegal

We are conducting a search for a Corporate Paralegal in New York with a top law firm. This role requires at least 2 years of paralegal experience in Corporate law.

This position will sit in the New York, NY office and currently offers a hybrid work opportunity. Full-time, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

What You Will Do:

Working with Investment Management attorneys and Group Administrator, provide assistance on:

• Prepare AML, tax, credit, and other compliance certifications
• Assist with ongoing compliance and onboarding projects
• Assist with Brazil custody project
• Assist with the India compliance, corporate, trading, and custody matters
• Assist with maintenance of Client databases and other tasks
• Perform cursory review of agreements based on team's needs; heavy contact with assigned attorneys; immediate and heavy client contact; attention to detail and responsiveness is imperative.
• Assist with related matters, such as billing summaries, data reconciliations and discrepancies
• Assist with maintenance of multiple trackers/checklists; client contact required
• Prepare and issue form documents to various counterparties and follow up for execution (seek attorney assistance as needed). Direct contact with clients and attorneys needed.
• Must be able to work well various people in different departments and think proactively.
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, work well under pressure, balance priorities.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, and on short notice, is essential.
• Work with the various client offices on multiple transactions and follow up.
• Work with Clients to address outstanding matters.
• Maintain and manage workflow assignments; work closely with attorney re: same.
• Assist attorneys with inquires and data searches.
• Provide general administrative support to AML team members and specific clients as needed.
• Other projects as assigned by the AML team leader.

What You'll Bring:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college is preferred;
• A minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience in Corporate law 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;
• Ability to work under intense pressure is critical and essential.

Preferred:

Paralegal experience, specifically, Anti-money Laundering experience in a law firm environment