Position Title: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Onsite New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite
Start Timeline: ASAP
Compensation
Base Salary: $76,500 - $179,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
About
A leading law firm with a 90-year legacy and offices across six states, offering services in more than 35 practice areas, including construction, employment, healthcare, and intellectual property. The firm emphasizes a client-first approach and is known for combining creativity, precision, and practical insight to deliver strong outcomes.
Why join
Opportunity to work in a highly respected firm with a long-standing reputation
Exposure to sophisticated corporate and financial transactions
Collaborate with a strong team of attorneys and professionals
Career growth in a fast-paced, high-level legal environment
Role summary
Seeking a seasoned Corporate Paralegal to provide high-level legal support across financial transactions, governance, and strategic business planning. This role requires recent experience in a major law firm and strong academic credentials, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain corporate records and documentation
Assist in transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
Conduct legal and compliance research
Support corporate governance, filings, and regulatory adherence
Collaborate closely with attorneys and cross-functional teams
Must-have qualifications
5+ years of current or recent experience as a corporate paralegal in a major law firm
Substantial exposure to financial transactions, governance, and business planning
Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience handling multi-state corporate compliance and entity management
Familiarity with M&A deal cycle and post-closing integration support