Paralegal III

Overview

The successful candidate will be a part of a busy and highly effective legal team based primarily in New York that provides legal support to the full range of businesses within AmTrust. The role reports to VP, Senior Corporate Counsel and would have day-to-day responsibility for managing their own tasks and responsibilities. This position requires in-office attendance four (4) days per week.

Responsibilities will include assisting with real estate matters ranging from acquisition and divestitures to leases; joint ventures; investment matters including preparing transaction forms (e.g., purchase agreements, letters of intent, disclosure schedules, diligence checklists, subscription documents, etc.); M&A matters including compiling disclosure schedules and assisting with regulatory filings; and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate must maintain a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values and uphold the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence

• Draft and revise all forms of transaction/deal documents

• Lien searches, UCC filings, other transactional filings

• Administrative support including:

o Document execution and production support

o Update and maintain matter management system (Onit)

o Track attorney workflows

• Review and revise basic NDAs and similar agreements

• Build and manage library of template documents

• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• General support of projects for the Legal department, as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required:

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs

• Comfortable learning and utilizing legal technology tools and software, including AI-based tool

• 3-5 years of experience as a transactional paralegal

• Self-motivated team player with the proven ability to work independently and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment, frequently under urgent deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Genuine interest in transactions, insurance and finance

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

• Flexibility with overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous law firm experience and/or in-house legal department experience

• Flexibility with overtime

• 5+ years of experience as a transactional paralegal

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $35/hr-$44/hr

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.