Senior Corporate Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Corporate Paralegal in New York, Washington DC, or Boston
H2: Assist Associates and Partners in Transactional Practice Support

Law Firm Seeking Senior Corporate Paralegal for Transactional Practice Support

Salary Information:
- Minimum 5 years of experience at an AMLAW 100/200 law firm or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department
- Graduate degree such as a JD is a plus, but not required
- Non-Exempt status
- Reports to Paralegal Supervisor

Job Title:
Senior Corporate Paralegal

Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience at an AMLAW 100/200 law firm or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department
- Familiarity with corporate financing transactions, M&A, private equity, and new venture formation
- Previous experience in general corporate transactional support
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office

Qualifications:
- Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a part of a team under tight deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and/or revise drafts of legal documents for attorney review
- Assist with SEC filings including Form D filings, Confidential treatment requests, and Registration Statements
- Compile, analyze and summarize information for attorney review
- Perform corporate and securities law research using online research services
- Coordinate transaction tasks/projects with attorneys, clients, advisors, and other parties
- Coordinate closings and attend to post-closing tasks/projects
- Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding status of tasks/projects and matter staffing
- Maintain timely attendance and work outside of normal business hours when needed
- Assist with other projects as assigned by Paralegal Supervisor or other Firm management

Law Firm:
Covington & Burling LLP

Location:
New York, Washington DC, or Boston (based on candidate's preference)

Department:
Paralegal Department

Summary:
Covington & Burling LLP, a prestigious law firm, is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to assist associates and partners in all aspects of transactional practice support and general corporate housekeeping. This position can be based in the firm's New York, Washington DC, or Boston office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience at an AMLAW 100/200 law firm or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department, with extensive experience in general corporate transactional support. A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required, and a graduate degree such as a JD is a plus. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, staff, and clients, and must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are also essential for this role. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a part of a team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and/or revise legal documents for attorney review
- Assist with SEC filings and compile information for attorney review
- Conduct corporate and securities law research using online research services
- Coordinate transaction tasks/projects with various parties
- Attend closings and handle post-closing tasks/projects
- Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding status and staffing
- Maintain timely attendance and work outside of normal business hours when needed
- Assist with other projects as assigned by Paralegal Supervisor or other Firm management

Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. The firm does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability, or any other improper criterion. If you are a highly skilled and experienced corporate paralegal with a passion for transactional practice support, apply now to join our team at Covington & Burling LLP.

Not required

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A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree such as a JD is a plus, but not required.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript(s) through the company's online application system.

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