Corporate Case Assistant

Cooley LLP•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Assistant (Corporate) is responsible for providing organizational and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Department.

Requirements

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate
Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

Assist with company formations
Provide support with venture capital financings of private companies, mergers and acquisitions, IPO’s and other business transactions
Assist in preparing corporate and securities filings and conduct related research
Maintain corporate records and assist with compiling and organizing documents and information related to business transactions and clients
Assist in preparing legal opinions and assembling opinion back-up
Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
Obtain and file documents with public agencies
Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis, in addition to other administrative duties