Paralegal

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP • Pre-Law Gap Year Job ("Growth Year(s)") • New York, United States, US • $50k - $60k / year • 1w ago

We have an immediate opening for a Financial Services Paralegal. Our team works primarily with derivatives and structured products to meet the needs of investment banks, asset management firms and other financial institutions, analyzing economic information to create documents that provide the basis for our clients’ businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a keen interest in law or finance.

In particular, our paralegals enjoy a broad range of responsibilities including performing research, drafting documents, and assisting with the preparation and filing of transactional documents. Our workplace is fast-paced and team-oriented, providing an engaging environment on a daily basis. Further, our small group size allows for paralegals to function in a client-facing role and work closely with attorneys to deliver the highest caliber of legal representation to our clients. Consequently, our paralegals gain significant exposure to professionals in the fields of securities law, tax law, investment banking, securities trading, and asset management.

Responsibilities

Draft deal documents for clients by conducting market research and incorporating economic terms
Communicate regularly with clients and other legal counsels regarding outstanding deals
Handle the filing of deals with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Maintain detailed records of client deal history and assume responsibility for crucial administrative duties relating to those records

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four year college/university (preferably in Economics, Finance or other related fields); minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an interest in financial markets
Capacity to work in a team setting and perform tasks/projects independently
Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook—knowledge of VBA and/or experience with Bloomberg Terminal or other programming languages is a plus but not required
Availability/Flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime and make an approximately 2-year commitment
Interest in pursuing law school or a career in law/finance is a plus

Application Process

To apply, please email CWTResume@cwt.com a single PDF document containing the following materials:

A resume
A cover letter describing your interest in the position

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.

EEOC: Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, (including traits historically associated with race, such as, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles) color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or predisposition, or status in any group protected by applicable federal, state or local law.