Paralegal

About the position

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth. At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you. We are looking for an exceptional paralegal to join our legal team. To be successful in our group, you must be a meticulous, highly motivated self-starter with strong time management and communication skills. You will manage a wide variety of concurrent tasks with varying deadlines regarding corporate transactions, contract support and legal department operations. This is an important role in a high functioning legal group operating in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Support our robust M&A activity, from due diligence, through signing and closing, to managing and tracking post-closing items
• Work closely with our attorneys to draft, review, and manage a wide range of legal documents
• Triage inbound legal requests to provide appropriate guidance and further direction
• Track and manage legal accruals in coordination with outside counsel and internal finance teams
• Oversee the administration of the legal team’s eBilling platform, including invoice review, matter setup, and vendor support
• Conduct legal research and summarize legal documents for multiple attorneys or other members of the legal department
• Support legal operations initiatives, including playbook updates, template maintenance, and process improvements
• Own department mail management – read, sort and distribute incoming mail; ensure outgoing mail is sent timely
• Assist with various legal projects and additional ad hoc duties as needed

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Professional paralegal certification
• 3-5 years of experience, preferably split between a law firm and in-house
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Proficient using legal research tools and software
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Experience at a financial services firm is a big plus

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter & Transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Giving back to the community - Volunteer days