Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Paralegal – Emerging Companies to join our winning team, located in New York. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.

The Paralegal – Emerging Companies will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.

As a Paralegal at Latham, you will manage and lead all supportive aspects for cases or transactions. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and guiding the work done by paralegals, secretaries, and support departments to ensure the completion of work for complex cases or transactions. The Paralegal will be highly skilled in legal research and analyzing facts and information, reviewing invoices, billing entries, and resolving problems as they arise. The Paralegal is also expected to have advanced knowledge and research of complex legal matters. The responsibilities of the Paralegal will include:

• Assisting with entity formation, mergers, dissolutions, foreign qualifications, including drafting subscription, shareholder, employment, and confidentiality agreements, checking and reserving corporate names, and preparing drafts of corporate organizational documents
• Assisting with closings of venture capital financings, acquisitions and mergers, and other transactions
• Organizing and maintaining deal documents, minute books, corporate records, and stock ledgers
• Drafting and filing documents related to business incorporation and ongoing operations
• Preparing and filing UCC financing statements, Blue Sky, and SEC registrations
• Assisting with stock option plan administration, including drafting BOD/shareholder plans, resolutions, agreements, and other state and federal filings
• Creating and maintaining calendars for transactions, and distributing to supervisors and other team members
• Drafting forms, letters, or other legal documents

As a Paralegal, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Paralegal must have proficient knowledge of internal software applications such as word processing, internet researching skills, and spreadsheets and databases including Carta. The ideal Paralegal should have knowledge of legal concepts and methodologies as they relate to practice areas. The Paralegal should have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment with a client service focus.

A Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required. A minimum of two (2) years of Latham equivalent experience (as determined by the local LPP Committee member) is desired.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Required Skills Required Experience

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Ability to Travel as required (up to 30%)