Transaction Clerk, MAPE

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

119d • $48,000 - $69,000

About The Position

Orrick has an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Transaction Clerk with its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice (MAPE) with an expected start date in early 2026. This position will preferably be in our New York office but will be considered in any of our other US office locations.

Are you a self-starter with high levels of initiative and drive, willing to work hard to gain experience with corporate transactions in a major international law firm?
Our Transaction Clerk positions are ideal entry-level positions for those who are interested in the legal field and want to get 2 years of hands-on experience before attending law school. The Transaction Clerk will work side-by-side with attorneys and other legal professionals, performing real-time client work and doing document review to contribute to client success.
You will perform a wide array of tasks, including but not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a strong academic background or a combination of education and work experience
• Willingness to maintain an intense and flexible work schedule (evenings and weekends may often be required in the context of a client engagement)
• Strong organizational skills and intense attention to details, with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a dynamic working environment
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to become familiar with the procedures, terminology and documents relating to complex transactions
• Ability to work in a forward-thinking team environment
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong time-management skills
• A passionate desire to work in the legal industry is a must!

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal experience is useful but not required
• Prior office experience or experience with contracts and corporate operations is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance in coordinating transactions from inception to closing
• Use AI-enabled and other legal technology to review and analyze a variety of corporate documents in the context of acquisitions and dispositions
• Support attorneys and other legal professionals in the formation of business entities and help in preparing other corporate legal documents
• Manage schedules and timelines to help ensure a deal is progressing efficiently
• Assist with the organization of documents for transactions and various other administrative tasks relating to the transactions
• Assist with closing preparation and provide general assistance at closing, including preparing closing documents, preparing signature pages, maintaining closing checklist, and indexing and handling closing document files
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, including thoughtful communication with clients and other team members
• Work in coordination with other departments and individuals in the firm
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
• This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees