Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The Paralegal will play a vital role in supporting the firm’s Business practice in the New York office. This position ensures the effective preparation, filing, and management of documents and processes fundamental to the firm’s business operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This role will require presence in the New York office pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy; ideally two - three times per week. Overtime and flexibility in schedule may be required as needed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strong familiarity with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) procedures and compliance requirements
Drafting and filing of UCC financing statements and amendments and related documents, including transmitting utility filings for project finance transactions
Conduct and coordinate lien, bankruptcy, judgments, and other legal searches
Analyze and summarize search results for attorney review
Manage and order requests for certificates of good standing, certified charters and similar corporate documents from appropriate jurisdictions
Prepare signature pages for closing
Prepare, organize, and assemble closing set binders to ensure completeness and accuracy of all documents for transaction closings
Maintain and organize physical and electronic files
Track deadlines and manage task lists to support legal teams efficiently
Liaise with outside filing and service companies to facilitate document filing and retrieval in various jurisdictions
Draft audit letters, correspondence, and forms as directed by attorneys
Run document redlines and comparisons; assist attorneys with document revisions and version control
Provide additional legal and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth workflow and transaction completion
Other duties
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with UCC filings and procedures
Strong research skills and familiarity with legal search platforms
Exceptional organizational and file management abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times
Demonstrates good judgment and good interpersonal skills
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City market is expected to range between $120,000 and $150,000. This range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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