Corporate Legal Assistant – Entry LevelLegal Support Services Department 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 highly motivated individuals as members of our administrative community. The firm is seeking a full-time entry level Corporate Legal Assistant for the Capital Markets Group. ABOUT DEBEVOISE CAPITAL MARKETS: Innovative practice comprised of broad gauge attorneys and staff, international in scope and rigorously dedicated to qualityNotable dealsLargest bond deal in U.S. historyLargest insurance initial public offering in U.S. history Largest bought deal in recent U.S. historyAwards and rankingsLaw 360 Practice Group of the Year (2018)Ranked by Chambers and the Legal 500 as a leading law firm for capital markets (2021) CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION: Excellent experience for those who are contemplating law schoolGain real-world exposure to cutting-edge corporate transactionsWork closely with a tight-knit team of less than 30 lawyers within a leading, global law firm of more than 700 lawyersDevelop 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 distributionContributing to knowledge management efforts within practice groupCoordinating with clients, lawyers, government agencies, service companies, vendors and firm staff REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated academic achievement, minimum GPA of 3.5Willingness to make a two year commitment to the firmAbility to work overtime, to travel when needed, to work from home during restricted periods, and to work from NY office when restrictions are not in placeProven analytical skills and excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skills, efficiency and attention to detailAbility to prioritize requests under time pressure and handle multiple, detailed tasksMotivated, work efficiently without direct supervision, take ownership of discrete projects and develop specialized expertiseComfort level with Microsoft Office applications TO APPLY: Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying. Send cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements (if any) to:Human ResourcesDebevoise & Plimpton LLP919 Third Avenue, 28th FloorNew York, NY 10022aesteven@debevoise.com212.909.6033 (fax)212.909.7388 (TTY only)