Legal Assistant - M&A Corporate

White & Case•New York, NY

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Legal Assistants work under the supervision of attorneys in providing legal services to clients. Their responsibilities vary depending upon the practice group to which they are assigned. They may also work with other personnel (e.g. other legal assistants, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, librarians, Professional Support Lawyers, Marketing professionals, practice assistants, copy center, mailroom, etc.) at the Firm in delivering legal services to clients. Corporate Legal Assistants will be requested to perform other duties as required. In addition to the duties described in the Position Summary, legal assistants are required to assist other legal teams on an as-needed basis. Legal assistants will acquire an understanding Acquire an understanding of the mechanics of corporate representation, including corporate housekeeping and transactional matters. This will be achieved by attending legal assistant training sessions, corporate practice group and section seminars, database training sessions and through general on-the-job experience. This will be achieved by attending virtual and in-person training sessions and workshops, and through general on-the-job experience. Such work may include: Become familiar with the legal and factual issues of matters Utilize a variety of resources including online sources to perform factual and legal research Organize, maintain and distribute files/documents as requested Monitor and organize virtual and physical datarooms and contents Coordinate closings and post-closing aspects of transaction (coordinate logistics of on line and in person closings, prepare closing sets, and oversee E-Bible creation) Contact government agencies and perform on line research to obtain publicly available information Proofread and blackline documents, including familiarity with Workshare software Develop knowledge of software programs to perform work, e.g. iManage, Excel, Bloomberg Law, Worksite, Intralinks, Lexis/Nexis, Securities Mosaic. Litera, Luminence Create databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc. for analysis of data and prepare written memoranda re: same Process invoices related to vendor services contracted on behalf of a client or attorney Prepare daily time entries and submit weekly overtime reports for services performed. Partner with legal assistant manager and/or director of legal assistants to formulate yearly goals. Develop a plan of action to achieve yearly goals. Utilize firm technology resources to enhance work product delivered to clients. Develop a plan of action to achieve yearly goals.

Requirements

Four year college degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5
Strong academic background
Clear and concise writing skills
Good verbal communication skills
Related work and/or internship experience
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours
Basic knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity and competency with technology
Ability to follow through on projects
Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
Ability to work with and liaise with colleagues in other internal departments (e.g., Office Services, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, Research & Information Services, Operations, Practice Assistants, Document Services, etc.)
Excellent professional and personal references
Excellent judgment
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
Commercial and business awareness
Ability to see the big picture
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Excellent drafting skills
Driven by professional growth
Strong professional presence
Client service focus
Team player
Strong judgment
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
Long-term interest in business law
Fluency in English
Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions
Experience on advising on numerous commercial contracts, in particular credit agreements, bond documents (e.g. offering memoranda, purchase agreements, indentures, trust deeds etc.), corporate approvals, share purchase agreements, offering circulars etc.

Nice To Haves

Foreign language skills a plus
International experience a plus

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the legal and factual issues of matters
Utilize a variety of resources including online sources to perform factual and legal research
Organize, maintain and distribute files/documents as requested
Monitor and organize virtual and physical datarooms and contents
Coordinate closings and post-closing aspects of transaction (coordinate logistics of on line and in person closings, prepare closing sets, and oversee E-Bible creation)
Contact government agencies and perform on line research to obtain publicly available information
Proofread and blackline documents, including familiarity with Workshare software
Develop knowledge of software programs to perform work, e.g. iManage, Excel, Bloomberg Law, Worksite, Intralinks, Lexis/Nexis, Securities Mosaic. Litera, Luminence
Create databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc. for analysis of data and prepare written memoranda re: same
Process invoices related to vendor services contracted on behalf of a client or attorney
Prepare daily time entries and submit weekly overtime reports for services performed.
Partner with legal assistant manager and/or director of legal assistants to formulate yearly goals.
Develop a plan of action to achieve yearly goals.
Utilize firm technology resources to enhance work product delivered to clients.

Benefits

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

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