Transactions Assistant - Corporate

DLA Piper • New York, NY

116d • $31 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Transactions Assistant is a key member of the transactions team that assists attorneys, paralegals, and clients. The case assistant is involved in many aspects of the transaction, ensuring corporate/deal documents are organized, preparing/updating documents, working with spreadsheets, updating capitalization databases, preparing closing e-volumes, coordinating with transaction participants, gathering information for internal and external sources, and otherwise helping with transaction tasks. It is a perfect position for someone interested in corporate law, startups, mergers, and acquisitions, and interested in working in a law firm environment. This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
• Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letter, charts, etc.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize documents for attorney review.
• Research public records using internal and public websites.
• Assist with preparing binders, prepares closing books, makes copies, enters data, and maintains files.
• Perform database research and data entry.
• Assist with corporate closings.
• Obtain documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
• Obtain information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
• Assist paralegals and attorneys with mailings and filings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED