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Paralegal

New York, New York Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The Blue Sky Paralegal supports Blue Sky/FINRA Counsel in managing Blue Sky and FINRA-related tasks across various practice areas and offices. The role involves assisting with day-to-day assignments, improving utilization, and ensuring the timely completion of blue sky and FINRA filings and research.
  • Exciting opportunity for professional development.
  • Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.

About Our Client

This prestigious law firm is one of the leading global firms known for its high-profile corporate and financial transactions. It has a long history of serving major corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. With a reputation for excellence in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, litigation, and regulatory matters, the firm is recognized for its top-tier legal expertise and strategic insight. Its attorneys are known for their deep industry knowledge, and the firm has an established track record of handling complex, high-stakes matters across various sectors. Known for its collaborative and supportive work environment, this firm is consistently ranked among the best in the industry.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with Blue Sky Counsel to manage blue sky-related research and filings, providing firm-wide support to attorneys and other staff as needed.
  • Handle blue sky-related filings with advanced proficiency, including blue sky registrations, renewals, Form D filings, other exemption filings in the Electronic Filing Depository (EFD), Rule 701, Section 4(a)(2) research and filings.
  • Serve as a resource for attorneys and staff firm-wide on blue sky issues.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of blue sky laws and filing procedures.
  • Ensure timely filings and renewals for all blue sky notices and securities registrations.
  • Work with FINRA Counsel on FINRA matters firm-wide, preparing drafts of FINRA filings in the Private Offering System for transactions requiring such filings.
  • Prepare FINRA fee memos and assist with related tasks.
  • Coordinate FINRA fee payments and serve as a resource for FINRA-related issues.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications / Position Requirements:

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage projects, and develop specialized expertise.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities under time pressure.
  • Excellent proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and consistency in documents.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality for all firm and client information.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant software.
  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.



Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record required.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of related experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Electronic Filing Depository and FINRA Public Offering Systems is preferred.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious firm known for its exceptional legal expertise and high-profile clientele. With a collaborative and dynamic work environment, you'll have the chance to work alongside top professionals on complex, impactful cases, while gaining exposure to a wide range of industries. The firm offers strong opportunities for career growth, professional development, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to significant corporate and financial transactions. If you're looking to advance your career in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this is the perfect opportunity.

Contact
Kathryn Mettler
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6700223

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - In House
Industry
Business Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kathryn Mettler
Job Reference
JN-032025-6700223