Corporate Paralegal General
$55,000 - $55,000/Yr
Davis Polk & Wardwell Llp - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
New York, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Corporate Paralegal position involves assisting attorneys in various stages of corporate transactions, including the preparation of necessary deal documents. This role is essential for ensuring that all documentation is accurate and organized, facilitating smooth transaction processes.
Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence and documentation under attorney supervision
- Assist with due diligence matters by organizing and reviewing documents
- Revise, proofread and distribute draft agreements and other transactional documents
- Prepare and coordinate signature packages
- Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
- Assist attorneys with pre-closing and closing transactions
- Handle post-closing matters including the preparation of closing sets
- Gather, organize and maintain precedent collections
- Conduct factual research assignments and draft memoranda
- Track and monitor financial regulator websites and circulate rule and other releases to the group, so they are updated in real time
- Assist in the compilation and creation of presentations and memoranda
- Coordinate with internal and external working groups to facilitate transaction execution
- Monitor the filing of documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with stock exchanges
- Prepare drafts of client bills and related documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record is required
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm's and clients' documentation and information
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
