Corporate Paralegal

About the role

We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join a Financial Services organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a hybrid capacity. This Long-term Contract opportunity will support legal and compliance operations by managing high-volume documentation, assisting with regulatory alignment, and helping maintain organized client and corporate records during a period of continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong document handling experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and prepare legal, financial, and client-facing documentation to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Assist legal and compliance teams with updating records and documentation connected to post-merger business activity.
• Organize and maintain large volumes of client files, corporate records, and supporting materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Monitor documentation workflows and follow up with internal partners to help keep deliverables on schedule.
• Examine records for missing details, inconsistencies, or compliance concerns and escalate issues when needed.
• Support efforts to keep documentation practices aligned with applicable banking and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality across sensitive files, communications, and legal materials at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a paralegal role, preferably within corporate, banking, financial services, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with compliance-related documentation, contract review, and legal record management.
• Understanding of banking regulations and document control standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with document management systems.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions or post-merger legal support is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.