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Mayer Brown · 3 hours ago

Transactional Paralegal Fellowship

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Mayer Brown is an international law firm recognized for representing major corporations and financial institutions in complex transactions. They are seeking a Transactional Paralegal Fellow to gain hands-on experience in finance paralegal work while contributing to pro bono initiatives and legal innovation efforts.

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Responsibilities

Be fully-integrated into the Finance practice. Fellows will work closely with partners and associates to develop core transactional skills in structuring, negotiating, and closing deals. They will gain first-hand experience on sophisticated finance transactions. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, drafting documents, negotiating terms, external communications, and managing deals from start to finish

Collaborate with the legal innovation team to pilot new technologies that drive efficiency and position Mayer Brown at the forefront of legal tech. This includes evaluating and implementing tools related to contract drafting/review, transaction visualization, and deal management. Fellows will receive training on Mayer Brown's legal innovation toolkit and run point on integration efforts

Coordinate pro bono projects in partnership with the Firm's pro bono practice. Mayer Brown is committed to pro bono work as a critical component of the legal profession

Participate in an intensive training program led by Mayer Brown partners, associates, and clients to compliment hands on work experience

Qualification

Transactional legal knowledgeDocument draftingNegotiation skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

BA degree

Interest in learning about a transactional legal profession

Ability to handle multiple deadlines and commit to working outside of business hours as needed

Careful attention to detail, self-motivated team player

Benefits

Eligible to participate in employee benefit programs including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 401k Savings Plan

Opportunity to interview for permanent paralegal and business professional roles after completion

Company

Mayer Brown

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Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe.

Founded in 1863

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mayerbrown.com/

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