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Senior Paralegal – General Practice 📍 New York, NY A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal – General Practice to provide high-level support to attorneys on complex corporate matters while assisting with administrative and departmental initiatives. The role will support the full lifecycle of corporate transactions, including M&A, capital financings, public offerings, and business entity matters. What You’ll Do • Provide high-level paralegal support to lawyers on complex client matters. • Support the full lifecycle of corporate transactions , including M&A, capital financings, and public offerings. • Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities. • Assist with drafting, preparing, and filing registration statements and other SEC filings . • Conduct EDGAR and UCC searches and order good standing certificates. • Assist with corporate governance documentation, due diligence reviews, and stock certificate preparation. • Handle routine administrative matters and special projects as assigned. • Collaborate with and mentor junior paralegals. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Firm information security and data protection policies. What You’ll Bring • 5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house environment. • Thorough knowledge of the corporate transaction process . • Bachelor’s degree required. • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a highly responsive approach. • Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Experience mentoring or collaborating with junior paralegals. • High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Intelligize, Bloomberg Law, and Adobe . • New York State Notary Public license and prior leadership experience are preferred. • Commitment to excellence, professionalism, and high-quality client service.

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Senior Paralegal – General Practice
New York, NY
What You’ll Do
Provide high-level paralegal support to lawyers on complex client matters.
Support the full lifecycle of corporate transactions , including M&A, capital financings, and public offerings.
Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities.
Assist with drafting, preparing, and filing registration statements and other SEC filings .
Conduct EDGAR and UCC searches and order good standing certificates.
Assist with corporate governance documentation, due diligence reviews, and stock certificate preparation.
Handle routine administrative matters and special projects as assigned.
Collaborate with and mentor junior paralegals.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Firm information security and data protection policies.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
Thorough knowledge of the corporate transaction process .
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a highly responsive approach.
Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience mentoring or collaborating with junior paralegals.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Intelligize, Bloomberg Law, and Adobe .
Commitment to excellence, professionalism, and high-quality client service.

Nice-to-haves

New York State Notary Public license and prior leadership experience are preferred.

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