Paralegal, Corporate - Financial Institutions
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Position Summary
The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) represents many of the most important U.S. and non-U.S. banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies, trading markets, and investment managers. FIG Corporate Paralegals support the attorneys, who advise our clients on a wide variety of matters, including financial regulatory, capital markets, M&A, compliance and enforcement, credit risk management, and insolvency issues.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct factual research assignments tailored to client requests as needed
- Draft correspondence and documentation under attorney supervision
- Assist in the compilation and creation of presentations and memoranda
- Revise, proofread, fact-check, and assist in distribution of various documents
- Assist attorneys in preparation for client meetings and presentations
- Draft, edit, and otherwise assist in publication to blog
- Track and monitor financial regulator websites and circulate rule and other releases to the group, so they are updated in real time
- Attend and summarize meetings of financial regulators, such as at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Prepare and distribute daily summary of important developments and news
- Assist attorneys in preparation for speaking engagements and business development matters
- Prepare drafts of client bills and related documentation
Qualifications / Position Requirements
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required