Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Paralegal I

Job Title:
Paralegal I

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal I at the law firm plays a crucial role in supporting the management of deals and projects, particularly in coordinating the finance-related workflow. The responsibilities associated with this position include:

- Performing work efficiently and cost-effectively to enable the law firm to collect reasonable fees for services rendered.
- Meeting a billable hours target of 1,400, unless specified otherwise.
- Assisting attorneys with closings by preparing and finalizing transactional and legal documents, creating closing binders, updating closing checklists, tracking status updates, and following up on post-closing items under attorney supervision.
- Organizing, reviewing, and maintaining documents and files related to finance transactions.
- Creating and maintaining a master list of deals, client-related information, and other highly sensitive, confidential information.
- Participating in client and strategy-related calls, maintaining meeting minutes, and partnering with internal resources and third-party vendors as needed.
- Coordinating with other departments within the law firm to develop efficient procedures and communications that streamline processes and satisfy departmental needs.
- Working overtime as required and handling additional related projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's Degree is preferred for candidates applying for the Paralegal I position.
- At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Paralegal I position at the law firm is expected to be between $51,700 and $64,400 annually. The actual pay may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. In addition to the salary, employees have the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the law firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes a wide range of offerings such as:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy services.
- Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing.
- 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program.
- Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring.
- Wellbeing programs like Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, and Mental Health and Well-Being Events.
- Retirement Plan Consulting.
- Anniversary Bonus Program.
- Professional Development Programs.
- Transportation and Commuter Benefits.
- International Travel Insurance.
- Auto/Home/Pet Insurance.
- Prepaid Legal Insurance.
- Employee Discounts, among other benefits.

The law firm is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through various initiatives, including its Affinity Networks, Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum for sharing experiences and participating in a supportive network with common interests.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.