Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Contract to Hire - Legal Department - NYC (25-30 hours/week) Our General Counsel is seeking an assistant/paralegal to join the Legal Department. This role is ideal for candidates interested in gaining experience within a financial firm's Legal and Compliance group, providing exposure to a corporate legal environment. Responsibilities include editing agreements and memoranda, document creation, legal research, work organization, calendar management, handling phones, and database maintenance. The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and excellent writing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and managing red-line documents. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn about sales, trading, capital markets, operations, and asset management within a fast-paced, global company environment. Responsibilities: Assist with editing and creating legal documents Track the status of legal matters and metrics Maintain relevant databases Provide basic administrative support Support ad hoc projects as needed Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, or technology industry Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills Knowledge of legal customs and practices Education: Bachelor's Degree with a strong GPA Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. Additional Information: Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industry: Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr