Ropes & Gray LLP · 5 hours ago
Program Paralegal
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $96K/yrRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices in various areas. The Program Paralegal will assist in document management, litigation support, and maintain organizational systems for case files while ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
GovernmentConsultingLegalLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Track, maintain and help to coordinate paper and electronic document collections, reviews and productions, and client flies, including corporate minute books, board books and stock records. Calendar and maintain deadline-driven documents and filings
Understand and utilize rudimentary e-discovery and computer forensic concepts, such as, preservation of data and chain of custody
Implement and maintain organizational systems for discovery phase of litigation, including, but not limited to, document collection review and production tracking logs, privilege logs, deposition material, and exhibit logs
Perform public searches, including federal and state lien searches, financing statement, and secretary of state records and prepare charts or summaries to illustrate results. Assist with filings to and searches of Federal and state Agencies, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Secretary of States sites, and others
Assemble and provide quality checks on exhibits and appendices for court filings and/or hearings, depositions and trials. Utilize Adobe to assist and prepare e-binders and hard copy binders for case and deal teams
Create, implement, and maintain case files and workroom organizational systems. Assist with the organization and maintenance of corporate closing and data rooms, whether physical or electronic
Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials and arbitrations, and client and deal team meetings and presentations
Analyze and review various documents as required by lawyers. Prepare documents, such as statistical charts and graphs. Assist in the preparation and drafting of corporate documents, including but not limited to: stock certificates, option agreements, and financing statements as needed
Understand database concepts and terminology. Assist with and help to coordinate litigation support projects through utilization of document databases such as Relativity (web repository or in-house) and Case Notebook
Perform litigation due diligence searches, obtain docket sheets and other court papers utilizing electronic tools such as Courtlink. Utilize legal research software such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis for case retrieval and citation reference. Assist with due diligence review of materials and retrieval of publicly available documents from state officials for corporate transactions or when requested
Assist with the preparation and filing of forms, certificates and other writings with various state and federal agencies and authorities, including but not limited to the IRS, SEC, and others
Draft and process legal response letters in connection with audit requests in compliance with established firm policy and procedure
Coordinate and participate in the proofreading of internally and externally prepared filings and documents including printer proofs and other writings
Assist in preparation of closings, attend closings, and attend to post-closing activities and deliveries, including closing binder preparation and distribution
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Legal Services Managers and Paralegal Coordinators
Comply with department and firm administrative procedures, policies and best practices
General working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Word and Excel needed. Prior experience utilizing Adobe Acrobat a plus
Responsible for billing a minimum of 1600 hours of client-related projects and other credited work, pro-rated based on start date
Communicate, correspond and interact with clients and outside entities, such as government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations and other law firms to gather information or data
Complies with department and firm administrative procedures and requirements including weekly and monthly deadlines for submitting time sheets, time entries, status reports and availability updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated self-starter who is highly organized and a team player
General working knowledge of Microsoft office programs including MS Word and Excel
Prior experience utilizing Adobe Acrobat a plus
Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information
Able to interact effectively and professionally with clients and all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, management and support staff
Able to own professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills
Able to embrace new processes and incorporate new technology to meet client demands as they evolve
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks
Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties
Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related tasks
Able to exert influence at all levels of the organization
Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision
Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment for resolution
Must deliver high quality work product and display ownership, having the ability to follow up and follow through
Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on teams, in a fast-paced environment
Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment
Must be flexible in accommodating finite Secondment opportunities with the Firm's clients
Some lifting of boxes up to 20 pounds
Flexibility to travel on short notice and work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends
Responsible for billing a minimum of 1600 hours of client-related projects and other credited work, pro-rated based on start date
Complies with department and firm administrative procedures and requirements including weekly and monthly deadlines for submitting time sheets, time entries, status reports and availability updates
Benefits
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
A collegial and supportive culture
Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row.
Founded in 1865
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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