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Paralegal, Corporate – Financial Institutions

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Job title
Paralegal, Corporate – Financial Institutions
Location
New York
Department
Corporate Paralegals
Reports to

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)

Position Summary

The Financial Institutions group (FIG) represents many of the most important U.S. and non-U.S. banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies, trading markets, and investment managers. FIG Corporate Paralegals support the attorneys, who advise our clients on a wide variety of matters, including financial regulatory, capital markets, M&A, compliance and enforcement, credit risk management, and insolvency issues.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conduct factual research assignments tailored to client requests as needed
  • Draft correspondence and documentation under attorney supervision
  • Assist in the compilation and creation of presentations and memoranda
  • Revise, proofread, fact-check, and assist in distribution of various documents
  • Assist attorneys in preparation for client meetings and presentations
  • Draft, edit, and otherwise assist in publication to blog
  • Track and monitor financial regulator websites and circulate rule and other releases to the group, so they are updated in real time
  • Attend and summarize meetings of financial regulators, such as at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Prepare and distribute daily summary of important developments and news
  • Assist attorneys in preparation for speaking engagements and business development matters
  • Prepare drafts of client bills and related documentation
Qualifications / Position Requirements
  • Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
  • Must be punctual and reliable
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required
Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $60,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.