Paralegal

Westminster Management • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on growing our organization with talented professionals along with our assets. Westminster is stronger than ever, and we stand poised for continued growth with our valued partners. Our mission is to go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve every day. Every decision we have to make is guided by the "4 Be's". Be best in class. Be Solution-Oriented. Be Accountable. Be caring.
Ready to accelerate your legal career? We are seeking a detail-driven, proactive Corporate Paralegal to support our NYC legal team in high-stakes transactions and corporate governance. Join a fast-paced environment with a 4/1 hybrid schedule!
Job Summary:
Are you a legal professional who thrives on organization, enjoys fast-paced transactions, and loves working with high-level stakeholders? We are looking for an energetic Corporate Paralegal to provide premier administrative and legal support in our NYC legal team.
This isn’t just paperwork—it’s about managing the lifecycle of corporate transactions, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and playing a key role in our legal department’s daily success. You will work closely with General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, outside vendors, and internal teams, utilizing independent judgment to manage a dynamic, varied workload.
Why Apply?
Flexibility: Hybrid schedule with remote work option on Fridays.
Impact: Real transactional involvement (closures, entity formation, due diligence).
Exposure: Direct interaction with senior leadership and external partners.
Growth: An environment that encourages ownership and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Hands-on administrative support experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint), with experience in document management systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work full-time (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. typical, with flexibility for workload demands).

Responsibilities

• Drive Transactions: Assist legal team from start to finish on corporate and real estate transactional matters, including closings and preparation of closing binders.
• Visualize Strategy: Prepare and update corporate structure charts using PowerPoint.
• Draft & Manage: Draft basic documents, letters, and notices; manage corporate document filing systems with high precision.
• Corporate Governance: Form legal entities and handle foreign qualifications.
• Key Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with outside vendors, title companies, lenders, and outside counsel.
• Compliance & Support: Monitor service of process notifications, manage calendars for the legal team, and assist with invoice review.
• Special Projects: Assist General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel with ad-hoc projects, timekeeping, and expense reporting.

What This Job Offers

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