Paralegal

Prospect Capital • New York, NY

22d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $11.5B+ of assets under management, including permanent capital. Prospect pursues multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity, and structured credit. Prospect has a long-term, value-oriented approach that employs fundamental bottoms-up research to identify investments that offer attractive risk and reward. With offices in New York City, the firm is comprised of 150+ experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university.
• Proven experience in a legal environment, preferably with exposure to commercial litigation.
• Proficient in conducting legal research and in using various resources such as legal databases and online tools.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Be able to produce high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in document review and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and related documents.
• Support litigation counsel in managing case files, preparing trial materials, and organizing discovery.
• Perform fact-checking, document review, and background investigations in connection with legal proceedings.
• Review, edit, and maintain various contracts and legal documents.
• Assist in updating compliance policies, procedures, and internal regulatory documents.
• Organize and manage corporate governance materials and legal records for Prospect Capital and its controlled subsidiaries.
• Prepare, track, and process legal invoices and billing matters.
• Manage legal team calendars, deadlines, and task workflows.
• Attend legal-related meetings and external proceedings alongside attorneys, providing support as needed.
• Schedule meetings, handle confidential information, and maintain organized digital and physical legal files.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D
• pretax benefit accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Commuter accounts
• mentorship program
• daily in-office paid breakfast and lunch
• company-sponsored ski and sailing trips
• regular happy hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level