Corporate Paralegal - Spanish and/or Portuguese Speaking

Full-time

No

# Corporate Paralegal - Spanish and/or Portuguese Speaking

## Overview

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a leading international law firm with offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The firm’s practice includes corporate and transactional matters, tax and regulatory matters, and litigation. Its clients include leading corporations and financial institutions, sovereign governments, government agencies and individuals. The firm’s culture is one of tolerance, diversity and respect for all employees.

## Responsibilities

The corporate paralegals are expected to be able to work independently and equally well as part of a team with a strong sense of loyalty towards co-workers, superiors, and staff. The corporate paralegals report into the Corporate Paralegal Manage and work under the direct supervision of the attorneys and are expected to provide assistance on a vast array of projects and tasks, which include, but are not limited to:

* Preparation for and attendance at closings of various transactions, including assisting the client and attorneys during the closing; and preparation of closing binders to be sent to the client and other involved parties
* Preparation of basic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies
* Liaison between attorneys and various state agencies and services
* Preparation and filing of certificates of incorporation, by-laws, resolutions, and foreign qualifications of companies
* Translation of foreign language correspondence and documents (subject to the paralegal’s ability) and occasional interpretation for foreign clients attending closings
* Assist lawyers with proofreading documents and performing cross-reference and defined terms checks
* Participation in due diligence investigations

## Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree required (minimum GPA of )
* Actively seeking native/fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese speakers
* Willing to make a two-year commitment
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgency
* Must be collaborative with the ability to leverage resources and tools to accomplish objectives
* Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Professional and positive demeanor
* Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
* Ability to work remotely a maximum of two days per week, in lieu of working onsite, unless there is a business need. Designate in-office days will be assigned by management

## Salary

The base salary for this position is $60,000. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location and performance.

## Cleary Gottlieb Commitment to Diversity

At Cleary Gottlieb, all members of our community deserve respect as individuals and appreciation for the contributions they make to our community. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating equal opportunities to develop and succeed.

Not specified

Not specified

Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese, multitasking, time management, problem-solving, written and verbal communication

Bachelor's degree

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, minimum GPA of 3.3

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