Paralegal - Financial Services

Job Title: Paralegal - Financial Services

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Direct Hire Opportunity w/ Benefits

Previous Financial Services Paralegal Experience REQUIRED (Corporate Transactions, Licensing, or Governance)

MUST have 5+ years of relevant Paralegal experience.

MUST have prior experience at a LARGE law firm - supporting multiple attorneys.

Compensation: $90k-$100k a year + firms annual holiday bonus (depending on firms success that year)

Well-respected national law firm established in 1870 with EXCELLENT people that work there.

Flex Schedule (In office 3 days a week, work from home 2 days a week – Flex schedule available after 45-60 days with Firm)

Location: Washington, DC (Zip: 20036)

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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of e-Discovery and Paralegal Services and taking direction from the Office Administrator, the Paralegal – Financial Services will work directly with Attorneys in the Washington, DC Financial Services Practice Group on "corporate transactions, licensing, and governance". This position is a senior level position and is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain substantive experience at a top-ranked law firm.

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Position Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys to research and follow state regulatory rules

Manage hard copy and electronic client documents

Assist attorneys with filings and memos requesting client information to complete

Order and review public records searches, including internet searches and corporate filings

Review, edit and assist with licensing requirements and financial forms

Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring filing deadlines

Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis

Perform all other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

MUST have Bachelor Degree with ABA paralegal certification OR Associate/Bachelor degree in Paralegal studies

MINIMUM 5+ years paralegal experience REQUIRED

Financial Services Paralegal experience REQUIRED (corporate transactions, licensing, and governance)

MUST have prior experience at a LARGE law firm - supporting multiple attorneys.

Experience with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is a PLUS. (Training will be provided)

Trial experience a PLUS

Preferred System knowledge (Good to have, but not required): TrialDirector, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Relativity

Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices

Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task

Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

Willingness to work overtime if needed

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