Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 1 month ago
Corporate Paralegal (Spanish and/or Portuguese Speaking) - Summer 2026 Start
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$60K/yr - $60K/yrCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a pioneering global law firm with a focus on corporate transactions. The Corporate Paralegal position offers a diverse range of responsibilities including document preparation, due diligence investigations, and liaising between attorneys and state agencies, making it an excellent opportunity for those considering law or business school.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Finalizing and compiling documents in connection with deal closings
Drafting signature pages in connection with the execution of important deal documents
Organizing transactional documents
Preparing closing sets to be sent to clients and other involved parties
Drafting and filing certificates of incorporation, by-laws, resolutions, and foreign qualifications of companies
Liaising between attorneys and various state agencies and services
Fact checking financial and operational information in publicly filed documents
Managing electronic data rooms
Notarizing documents for attorneys and clients
Participating in due diligence investigations
Performing cross-reference and defined terms checks
Preparing basic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies
Translating foreign language documents and interpreting for clients and/or lawyers (subject to paralegal's ability)
Draft ancillary deal documents including officer certificates, agreements and UCC filings
Interacting with the Bay Area, Washington, D.C., and global offices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgency
Capacity to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Must be willing to make a two-year commitment
Preferred
Fluency in a foreign language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese) is a plus
Benefits
Health care benefits
Company
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
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