Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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Corporate legal Assistant (Junior Paralegal) – Investment Management
Legal Support Services, New York
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.
The firm seeks a full-time Corporate Legal Assistant to become an integral member of the firm’s highly ranked Investment Management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE but are not limited to:
Legal Support Services, New York
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.
The firm seeks a full-time Corporate Legal Assistant to become an integral member of the firm’s highly ranked Investment Management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE but are not limited to:
- Taking a team-focused and collaborative approach to:
- Support attorneys advising premier private equity clients in connection with the organization of some of the world’s largest and most prestigious funds
- Communicate with clients, lawyers, corporate service companies and government agencies on a regular basis
- Develop a strong practice area knowledge, assist with business development efforts and contribute to general and practice specific trainings
- Working in a detail-oriented and organized manner to:
- Prepare, revise and maintain various fund-related documents, including investor subscription documents, securities filings and tax forms
- Manage entity formation processes and draft, review and organize corporate governance documents
- Facilitate fund closings, including by maintaining closing checklists and drafting closing notices to investors
REQUIREMENTS:
- No prior legal or financial experience needed, junior level paralegals seeking a change of law firm or practice area are also encouraged to apply
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Energetic and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge of the private equity industry
- Team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to take ownership of discrete projects
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under time constraints
- Interpersonal skills enabling successful and professional communication with clients, attorneys and staff
- Ability to work overtime
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel
- Willingness to make a two-year commitment to firm, longer tenure welcome
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter or email that mentions where you saw this posting and a resume to:
[email protected]
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
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