Paralegal- Corporate, ECG

About the role

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms, advising businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and organizing corporate and transactional documents, including governance documents, financing documents, and closing materials
• Maintaining and analyzing corporate records, capitalization tables, and equity records, and supporting equity plan administration
• Coinciding transaction execution, including document management, closing deliverables, and stakeholder communications
• Supporting client onboarding through the review and organization of corporate records, transactional documents, and capitalization information
• Completing work promptly with exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Possess proficiency with the firm’s technologies and resources, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document management systems, and other legal office applications, with the ability to efficiently complete assigned work, learn new tools, and independently troubleshoot routine technology issues
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, track deliverables, maintain organized files, adapt to shifting deadlines, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to independently review work product for completeness, formatting, consistency, and quality, and identify and correct errors prior to submission

Benefits

• A generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
• A comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, at least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs such as mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more
• Professional development programs and employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay

The pay range for this role is USD $80,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.