Corporate Legal Assistants - Entry Level (Junior Paralegals)

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
$50,000 - $55,000
United States, New York, New York
66 Hudson Boulevard East (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2025
Corporate Legal Assistants - Entry Level (Junior Paralegals) *Legal Support Services, New York* Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm is recruiting a full-time entry level Corporate Legal Assistant for the Capital Markets practice. The firm is also recruiting full-time entry level Corporate Legal Assistants for the Investment Management practice. These positions are for summer start dates (exact dates to be determined) and are appropriate for class of 2025 graduating seniors as well as other entry level candidates seeking a job change. CAPITAL MARKETS POSITION ABOUT DEBEVOISE CAPITAL MARKETS: Innovative practice comprised of broad-gauge attorneys and staff, international in scope and rigorously dedicated to quality Notable deals Largest bond deal in U.S. history Largest insurance initial public offering in U.S. history Largest bought deal in recent U.S. history Awards and rankings Law 360 Practice Group of the Year (2022 and 2024) Ranked by Chambers and the Legal 500 as a leading law firm for capital markets (2024) CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION: Excellent experience for those who are contemplating law school Gain real-world exposure to cutting-edge corporate transactions Work closely with a tight-knit team of less than 30 lawyers within a leading, global law firm of more than 1100 lawyers Develop professionally in a strong, motivating and collaborative culture Form strong relationships with deal teams and mentors RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Preparing and revising basic corporate documents Assisting lawyers with transaction due diligence Preparing for SEC filings and closings, including tracking and maintaining closing documents and checklists Fulfilling post-closing responsibilities, including closing set completion and distribution Contributing to knowledge management efforts within practice group Coordinating with clients, lawyers, government agencies, service companies, vendors and firm staff INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE but are not limited to: Taking a team-focused and collaborative approach to: Support attorneys advising premier private equity clients in connection with the organization of some of the world's largest and most prestigious funds Communicate with clients, lawyers, corporate service companies and government agencies on a regular basis Develop a strong practice area knowledge, assist with business development efforts and contribute to general and practice specific trainings Working in a detail-oriented and organized manner to: Prepare, revise and maintain various fund-related documents, including investor subscription documents, securities filings and tax forms Manage entity formation processes and draft, review and organize corporate governance documents Facilitate fund closings, including by maintaining closing checklists and drafting closing notices to investors REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH POSITIONS Bachelor's degree and demonstrated academic achievement, minimum GPA of 3.5 Willingness to make a two-year commitment to the firm Ability to work overtime and ability travel regionally when necessary Proven analytical skills and excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills, efficiency and attention to detail Ability to prioritize requests under time pressure and handle multiple, detailed tasks Motivated, work efficiently without direct supervision, take ownership of discrete projects and develop specialized expertise Energetic and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge of practice group Comfort level with Microsoft Office applications TO APPLY Please send a resume and a cover letter or email that mentions where you saw this posting to LSSRecruiting@debevoise.com. Your cover should also state whether you are interested in the Capital Markets position, the Investment Management position, or both. If you are interested in both, please mention if you prefer one practice area over the other.