Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Paralegal to join our client's Legal & Compliance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside senior corporate attorneys in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in legal documentation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

This role requires a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, as well as a proactive and team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior attorneys by reviewing contracts, trading agreements, and other critical legal documents.
• Manage the execution process for legal documents, including coordinating signatures through DocuSign and physical methods.
• Handle a high volume of legal and compliance-related tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Maintain and audit internal legal databases, ensuring accuracy and organization.
• Support ad hoc projects, including responding to internal audit requests and preparing materials for banking and regulatory needs.
• Generate reports and compile information from various internal systems.
• Act as a liaison for document retrieval requests and records management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a legal environment, such as a legal assistant, paralegal, or related role.
• Strong familiarity with legal documents and file types.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a proven ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed (approximately 50-55 hours per week).

Employment Type: Two-Year Contract (approximate)

Compensation: $27-$34/hour (commensurate with experience)