What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Assistant position at DRRT?
About Us:
We are an ADP client - We are a leading boutique law firm in the securities litigation field, which focuses on international compensation efforts for institutional investors, including litigation, arbitration as well as class action claims filing.
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly analytical, organized, and proactive Legal Associate to support the Head of the Legal Department and senior-level partners in the management and execution of domestic and international securities litigation and arbitration matters. This role is ideal for a passionate person that would like stability and is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal and a great place to work.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support team of lawyers with daily tasks such as preparing retention documents such as PoAs, retainers, funding agreements, case memos & case alerts and send out case-related Email Blasts
- Save legal & corporate documents, case related media articles and client correspondence in the office filing system.
- Organize exhibits, documents, briefs, and appendices.
- Redact information from documents.
- Provide bi-lingual customer service to the company´s clients.
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
- Investigate corporate structure of clients to prepare retention documentation.
- Conduct research of facts or local formalities to support legal proceedings.
- Act as the liaison among internal departments, clients, and other external partners.
- Prepare and follow up on retention and standing/trade documentation, ensuring required information and signatures are obtained.
- Maintain and update case tracking lists, documentation status, and case overviews for lawyers, highlighting outstanding items and pending actions.
- Work with major investors, custodian banks, and foreign attorneys across different time zones and jurisdictions, adapting to varying documentation requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience is required, with previous proven experience as a Paralegal or other legal field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDF writer required for document preparation and digital handling/filing of documentation.
- Proficiency in English. Additional languages like German, Portuguese, Italian, and French are highly desirable.
- Paralegal Certifications are welcomed, but not mandatory.
- Experience in the financial industry is also a plus.
Required Abilities and Skills:
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English and other languages is a plus.
- Strong research skills are required.
- Must possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail and meticulous oriented individual.
Company Offers:
- Inclusive workplace, value-oriented company, and great atmosphere to work-in.
- Exceptional benefits package available: (100% health insurance, dental, vision,401(k) plan, PTO, and generous firm holiday schedule (usually one-week paid time, and corporate retreats).