Paralegal

Our client is an alternative investment firm. They seek a Paralegal to join their Norwalk, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Intake, review, and process documentation in close coordination with attorneys, supporting all firm departments
• Support the opening and maintenance of broker and financial accounts, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant
• Manage contract lifecycle (including trading and vendor agreements), track key terms, coordinate execution, and maintain organized records
• Coordinate Know Your Customer (KYC) and related due diligence requests from counterparties, banks, and service providers
• Collect and organize required documentation while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion
• Manage legal team workflows and data management tools
• Assist in developing new AI-enabled and technology-driven processes for the legal team
• Provide general administrative and operational support, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Act as a point of contact for routine legal department matters internally and externally

Requirements

• Undergraduate or higher-level degree in a related field
• 2+ years of experience working with or administering legal documentation
• Financial services industry experience required
• KYC and contracts experience required
• Experience with trading or vendor documentation preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Willingness to learn new subject matter and adapt to evolving needs
• Licensed notary, or willing to become one

JobID: 48237