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Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 2 weeks ago

Securities/Blue Sky Paralegal

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73.42/hr - $83.04/hr

5+ years exp

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm seeking a Securities/Blue Sky Paralegal to join their Corporate Team. The role involves assisting attorneys with securities-related transactions and requires knowledge of federal and state securities laws, particularly Blue Sky laws.

AdviceConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepares and files Form IDs with the SEC to obtain EDGAR codes

Prepares and files Form Ds with the SEC and the states

Files Form Ds with the states, either electronically through EFD or by paper

Performs blue sky research re: state exemptions

Prepares and files state registration and/or exemption documents

Prepares first drafts of response letters to state comment letters

Monitors/tracks state status of registrations and/or exemptions

Monitors/tracks and prepares annual state registration and/or exemption renewals

Assists in various types of corporate and commercial transactions, including authorizations to do business in the various states

Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Retains day to day responsibility for performance of general paralegal duties

Qualification

FederalState securities lawsBlue Sky Laws researchCorporate securities experienceProficiency with Microsoft OfficeClient service skillsAttention to detailWork under pressureAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

Knowledge of the workings of a corporation, and a general understanding, appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, and how to research the state blue sky laws

Experience working with state securities regulatory administrators, as well as NASAA, the SEC, and FINRA

Familiarity with public companies with listed securities or companies that are subject to the '34 Act reporting requirements

Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly

Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Minimum of 5 years corporate securities experience within a law firm with a focus on the areas described herein

Bachelor's Degree required

Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, required

Must be familiar with practice specific technology

Preferred

Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

Certified Paralegal a plus

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance with an optional HSA

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Voluntary disability

Voluntary long term care

Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs

Company

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.

Founded in 1967

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gtlaw.com/

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