Analyst, Legal Operations/ Paralegal

Obra Capital, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Obra is seeking a Legal Analyst to join our growing team in the New York office. This position will be responsible for supporting the Legal and Compliance team. The department offers the opportunity to gain legal assistant experience while working with an innovative and collaborate team. This position will play an integral part in the Legal and Compliance Department, functioning in both an administrative/operational role and paralegal. The ideal candidate is a professional who can think quickly on their feet, excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment, can prioritize and multi-task efficiently, and has the ability to create relationships across the organization. The ideal candidate will have an ability to provide clear project status updates and complete work with precision in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies or similar/complementary paralegal training and certification
At least 3 years’ experience in a law firm or supporting a legal group within a financial services firm
Strong written and analytical skills; ability to communicate detailed and complex information to others
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and be responsive
Excellent organizational skills; detail orientated
Ability to excel under time pressure and with competing priorities, & strong time management skills
Must be teamwork orientated and be able to work independently with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

Maintenance of communication internally and externally
Organize and maintain books and records, client materials and attorney work product, including litigation discovery assistance and performing legal research
Under the supervision of an attorney, assist in preparation of legal documentation and routine or special board or other corporate items
Preparation and filing of certificates of formation, tax filings (SS-4s, 8832s, etc.), registrations and account opening documentation
Coordination and distribution of signatures and closing sets
Maintenance of checklists and chronological records of project activity, coordination with colleagues and external parties and similar project management responsibilities
Track various legal processes (non-disclosure agreements, vendor contacts, etc.), and manage process workflow
Liaise with various departments to facilitate organization and payment of invoices
Schedule and coordinate meetings and calls, including preparing materials and circulating summaries