Corporate Paralegal

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join a top-rated law firm in New York City. This hybrid role requires a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience in corporate legal work. Responsibilities include supporting attorneys in entity maintenance and drafting corporate documents. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 – $80,000 annually, plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience supporting corporate or transactional legal work.
• Tech-savvy, confident in drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with entity formation and maintenance.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare for deal closings and manage signature packets.
• Conduct UCC searches and assist with IP documentation.
• Draft and organize corporate documents.

Skills

Drafting legal documents

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with document management tools

Private equity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Our client is a top-rated law firm serving the entertainment industry. They are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join the team in New York City. This role is hybrid and the firm offers excellent benefits.

Who You Are

• A paralegal with a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience supporting corporate or transactional legal work.
• Confident in drafting legal documents such as operating agreements and resolutions.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using document management tools.
• Must have experience with private equity.
• Paralegal certification is a major plus.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys with entity formation and maintenance across various jurisdictions.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, title companies, production counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare for deal closings by managing signature packets, assembling binders, and coordinating filings.
• Conduct UCC searches and filings, and assist with intellectual property and rights documentation.
• Draft and organize corporate documents including bylaws and consents.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with governance tracking.
• Coordinate notarizations, apostilles, and document legalizations.
• Track production and deal-related deadlines and deliverables.

What Success Looks Like

• Attorneys and clients trust your accuracy, responsiveness, and discretion.
• You consistently meet deadlines and keep projects moving forward smoothly.
• Your organizational systems help the team stay ahead of key dates and deliverables.

Salary Range: $65,000 – 80,000 annually, based on experience.

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.