Paralegal

Prospect Capital • New York, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Prospect Capital, founded in 1988, is an alternative asset management firm with over $11.5 billion in assets under management. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach across various strategies including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity, and structured credit. With offices in New York City, Prospect Capital is comprised of over 150 experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to be on the front lines of litigations and arbitrations managed by experienced in-house litigation counsel.

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 insurance
• 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