Paralegal II - Corporate

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Paralegal II - Corporate to assist with corporate transactions in their New York office. The role includes managing legal documentation, maintaining corporate records, and requiring strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have substantial paralegal experience and a background in corporate law.

Benefits

Healthcare and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

Paid time off program

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal.
• Knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with managing corporate transactions and drafting documentation.
• Prepare initial drafts for business entities and maintain corporate records.
• Organize and prepare documentation for forming and maintaining legal entities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

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$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About The Role

The Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for assisting the departmental attorneys and senior paralegals in the coordination of all phases of a transaction from its inception through closing, while a ssisting senior Corporate paralegals and attorneys with completing client work in an efficient and timely manner, with exceptional attention to detail. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington D.C. 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 with maintaining and managing various corporate and finance transactions, including research and analysis of corporate records, drafting and maintaining checklists, document and deliverable tracker, closing documents and certificates, and reviewing and finalizing legal contracts for execution
• Preparing initial drafts, forms, and maintaining documentation for various business entities including corporations and limited liability companies
• Assisting with preparing documentation for forming, registering, maintaining, and dissolving legal entities, including filing required documents, obtaining employer identification numbers, and preparing, organizing, and maintaining minute books and other corporate records
• Creating and maintaining Carta files (and other equity software program files)
• Onboarding records for new clients, including organizing, reviewing, and summarizing all corporate and transactional documents and capitalization tables
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws and regulations
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
  
  
  

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• A signed declaration if located in a California office
• A minimum of five (5) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
  
  
  

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 Latham’s 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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Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Legal

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