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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · 2 days ago

Paralegal

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, established in 1884 and headquartered in New York. They are seeking a Paralegal to support the Firm’s Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, Litigation, Private Funds, and Real Estate practices, providing a broad variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Law Practice
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Responsibilities

Maintain well-organized client files and records in compliance with Firm guidelines
Update document management platforms and databases and categorize documents for efficient accessibility
Create calendars, manage deadlines and distribute materials as necessary
Retrieve and prepare materials as needed by legal teams
Prepare documents for filing and submission, including proofreading, formatting, and compiling exhibits, appendices and trackers
Arrange filing and service deliveries with appropriate government agencies, courts, and opposing/other parties
Assist with document collection and production
Track documents, deliveries and end-to-end project tasks to ensure timely completion
Conduct research from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations, and internal and external document databases and systems
Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors
Collaborate with legal teams on assigned projects to ensure a specific outcome or standard
Perform other tasks as assigned by legal teams
Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs

Qualification

MS Office proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeamworkTime managementFlexibilitySelf-starter

Required

Strong attention to detail, working with appropriate controls to ensure end-to-end project completion and proofreading work product
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team
Flexibility, time management and ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Present information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing
Self-starter who can organize, plan and multi-task to complete work activities
Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary
Bachelor's degree

Company

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kelly Stevens
Chief Operating Officer
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Alan Turner
Partner
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