Job: Corporate/Sr Paralegal

The Paralegal/Senior Paralegal applies advanced Corporate knowledge of law and legal procedures to provide high-level assistance to lawyers.

In this capacity, the Paralegal/Senior Paralegal will:
-Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
-Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents; Build and maintain relevant databases and files; File and provide copies to relevant parties
-Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries
-Assist with legal business transactions and logistics including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements
-Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; Direct work and train team members
-Work overtime as required; Travel as required
-Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
-At least 5 years of Paralegal experience
-At least 5 years of general Corporate experience, as well as Private Equity
-ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; Bachelor’s Degree
-Expert proficiency in supporting legal business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, securities, financing or tax activities
-Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
-Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications
-Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications
-Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications
-Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw)
-Expert knowledge of Firm and Corporate practice-area-specific procedures and terminology
-Expert knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures
-Advanced knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications
-Advanced knowledge of legal billing processes.