Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Finance)
Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.
How you will contribute
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support A&M's Legal Department ("A&M"), with the primary responsibility overseeing A&M's creation of digital ethical screens/information walls.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing ethical screens pursuant to ethical rules and waivers, at the request of Firm clients, or as directed by the Firm's Office of General Counsel
- Liaising with internal staff and relevant departments such as Managing Directors, Executive Assistants, the Conflicts Department and Finance Departments to implement and maintain ethical screen requirements
- Coordinate with internal Counsel on drafting language of Information Wall memoranda
- Circulation and tracking of Information Wall acknowledgements through the Firm's internal workflow system
- Ongoing monitoring of Information Wall activity to ensure compliance and disabling of Walls when no longer needed or appropriate
- Acting as the primary point of contact for the Legal Department during any upgrades or testing of the workflow system as it relates to Information Walls, and participating in such testing as required
- Perform miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks within the Legal Department as needed
- Undertake special projects of a complex nature under general supervision
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-Secondary education preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of legal administrative support experience in a professional environment.
- Familiarity with legal documents and case components
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- High level of judgment/organizational skills and initiative to deal with complex duties
- Ability to prioritize and multitask, while working under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities and a changing work environment
- Ability to exercise discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive, highly confidential matters
- Self-starter with a positive outlook and a desire to solve problems, while working collaboratively with members of the Legal Department and other colleagues across the Firm
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs
The salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details. #LI-LP1
