Legal Assistant Paralegal

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected wealth and investment management firm is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its in-house legal and compliance team. The role involves preparing corporate governance materials, managing contracts, and assisting in regulatory filings in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in a paralegal role with strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal management systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, ideally in-house.
• Experience with corporate governance and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal or contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate governance materials and meeting documentation.
• Assist with contract tracking and organization across agreements.
• Support legal research and document management.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Contract administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal management systems

Job description

A respected wealth and investment management firm is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its in-house legal and compliance team. This role works closely with attorneys and compliance professionals, providing support across corporate governance, contract administration, regulatory matters, and legal operations in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate governance materials, entity records, and meeting documentation
• Assist with contract tracking, organization, and administration across vendor, client, and internal agreements
• Support legal research, document management, and coordination with outside counsel and vendors
• Assist with regulatory filings, audits, and maintenance of compliance records
• Track deadlines, manage workflows, and support process improvements and legal technology initiatives

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, ideally in-house
• Experience with corporate governance and contract administration
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal or contract management systems
• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional exposure