Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
Corporate paralegals are integral to the functioning of the law firm, working with associates and partners through all stages of corporate transactions. They are assigned to partner groups focused on specific practice areas, including banking and credit, capital markets, environmental law, executive compensation and benefits, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates. This structure enables paralegals to understand the complete process of deal-making, from drafting initial agreements to closing deals.

In their role, corporate paralegals collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients. They often coordinate and attend client meetings and may be required to travel for various assignments. These responsibilities provide paralegals with numerous opportunities to build relationships and participate in negotiations behind the scenes.

Education and Experience Information:
Upon joining the law firm, corporate paralegals undergo a comprehensive training program, which is essential for effectively supporting their teams. This program includes an orientation session with computer training, tours of the law firm, and a detailed manual outlining the assignments they will undertake. Additionally, each new paralegal is paired with a mentor for the first two weeks to help them acclimate and learn the necessary skills for their role.

Corporate paralegals are expected to work directly with lawyers and independently on certain projects. However, they frequently collaborate with other teams, depending on the needs of different matters. This collaborative environment allows paralegals to develop strong working relationships across the law firm.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for corporate paralegals at the law firm.

Additional Information:
The law firm's corporate practice is extensive and involved in many significant transactions that influence the global business landscape. This exposure offers corporate paralegals a unique and valuable perspective on the workings of the global economy. Approximately 35 paralegals are employed within the Corporate Department of the law firm.