Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Paralegal

Department : Office of General Counsel

Supervises : N / A

Role Type : Full time

Location : New York, NY (3 days a week in office)

ABOUT THE COMPANY :

Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert services to companies across a diverse range of industries.

We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.

Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Anchin is actively seeking a paralegal to join our general counsel's office. The ideal candidate will assist the General Counsel's Office with :

• Coordinating, managing and reviewing client background checks.
• Drafting, distributing, managing and tracking legal hold notices.
• Managing, tracking, and organizing firm's licensing requirements.
• Assisting with diligence on transactions, and summarizing, managing and organizing documents related to transactions.
• Assisting with insurance requirements, insurance renewals, and obtaining COIs for various projects and engagements.
• Reviewing and negotiating NDAs and contracts.
• Reviewing leases and other legal documents.
• Drafting demand letters.
• Assisting with internal investigations.
• Organizing and updating template contracts and engagement letters.

The ideal candidate will also assist the Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer in various tasks, including running reports and performing analyses of utilization, leverage and firm strategy.

Paralegal will perform limited legal research and non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Practical Law, and ensure that files are maintained within Firm-approved protocols and the document management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Education :

Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) or equivalent experience is required.

Experience :

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an accounting firm, law firm, or other professional services firm.
• Professional interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independently is preferred.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint with the ability to learn new software and operating systems required.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills also required.

Compensation :

Competitive annual salary in the range of $80,000 to $110,000, based on individual's experience level.

Attributes :

• Accountability : Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
• Communicates Effectively : Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills : Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
• Nimble Learner : Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Technical Proficiency : Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
• Technologically Proficient : Ability to apply technology solutions to work.
• Being Resilient : Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Action Oriented : Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
• Trustworthiness : Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.

Anchin is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Anchin is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Anchin Recruitment Team at [email protected]