Paralegal Corporate

Alston & Bird; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a paralegal to assist attorneys in their Corporate Finance and Investment Funds Practice Groups. The role requires 1-3 years of paralegal experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, conducting legal research, and managing transaction closings. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.
• 1-3 years of work experience as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with various corporate finance matters.
• Reviewing and analyzing documents for reporting.
• Proofreading legal documents and contracts.
• Managing the closing of various transactions.
• Conducting legal research using various resources.
• Preparing and conducting filings and searches.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Legal Research

Paralegal

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Case Management

Filing

Writing Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate

1-3 years of work experience as a paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Alston & Birds London office is conducting a search for a paralegal to assist attorneys across our Corporate Finance and Investment Funds Practice Groups. Candidates should be self-starters highly organized and team players. Overtime is often needed to meet client deadlines.
2. Reviewing and analysing matters for the purpose of preparing status reports to fee earners and clients
3. Reviewing outlining and summarizing documents
4. Proofreading and marking legal documents and contracts
5. Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions including preparation coordination and organization of corporate approvals conditions precedent checklists and transaction bibles
6. Collating signatures to transaction documents.
7. Performing assigned legal research tasks using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems
8. Prepare and conduct filings / searches and assist fee earners in the preparation of filings
9. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
10. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters
11. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual grammatical typographical or spelling errors
12. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish relationships effectively liaise communicate and follow instructions from the client fee earners staff and vendors and provide information with courtesy and tact
13. Commitment to providing superior customer service
14. Operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers and personal computers including Microsoft Word.
15. Thorough knowledge of Firm systems practices and procedures to effectively meet employee and department needs
16. Interacting with clients and maintaining files
17. Preparing attendance notes of meetings and calls.
18. Assist in the drafting of transaction documentation for fee earners and assisting with post-closing work
19. Work directly with fee earners and clients during due diligence and closing of transactions
20. Assist fee earners to index organize documents correspondence memorandums fee earner notes
21. Maintain current and accurate daily time record.
22. Perform special projects as assigned
23. Draft memos regarding the status of projects

Education and Experience

Completion of an undergraduate degree and / or a paralegal certificate are required for consideration

1-3 years of work experience as a paralegal

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV / AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.

Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Proofreading
• Google Docs
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• Legal Research
• Research Experience
• Paralegal
• Filing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1