Paralegal II-Finance
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people commitment to innovation and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best and work with the best this is where you belong.
About the Role
The Paralegal II Finance is an integral part of Lathams Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for managing and leading all supportive aspects of finance-related cases or transactions while maintaining closing checklists coordinating closings preparing signature pages and following up on post-closing items including preparation of related closing indices and binders. This role will be located in either our New York or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Assisting attorneys and other paralegals with due diligence including reviewing and retrieving data room documents
- Preparing an electronic share folder for closing through our global technology group
- Ordering and requesting from vendors articles of organization and incorporation and corporate and tax certificates of good standing in appropriate jurisdictions helping to resolve issues if any
- Drafting forms letters or other documents both legal and non-legal
- Anticipating typical work for a transaction and working with supervisors to ensure all aspects are addressed
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with clients outside vendors and other parties
- Exhibit proficient knowledge of internal software applications such as word processing internet searching skills spreadsheets and databases
- Possess knowledge of MS Office applications specifically MS Word MS Excel and MS Outlook
And have:
- A minimum of four (4) years of law firm-related experience as a paralegal
- A bachelors degree or equivalent
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
