Paralegal III
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · New York, NY
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- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- New York, NY
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Paralegal III
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · New York, NY
Casey Reed
Hiring Manager · h•••••@careers-amtrustgroup.icims.com
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Job highlights
- Support AmTrust's legal team in New York.
- Manage own tasks and responsibilities independently.
- Assist with real estate, M&A, and investment matters.
- Prepare and revise legal documents and filings.
- Utilize legal technology and office software.
About the role
Paralegal III
Overview
The successful candidate will be part of a busy and highly effective legal team based primarily in New York that provides legal support to the full range of businesses within AmTrust. The role reports to VP, Senior Corporate Counsel and would have day-to-day responsibility for managing their own tasks and responsibilities. This position requires in-office attendance four (4) days per week. Responsibilities will include assisting with real estate matters ranging from acquisition and divestitures to leases; joint ventures; investment matters including preparing transaction forms (e.g., purchase agreements, letters of intent, disclosure schedules, diligence checklists, subscription documents, etc.); M&A matters including compiling disclosure schedules and assisting with regulatory filings; and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate must maintain a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values and uphold the standards of the AmTrust organization.Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:- Assist with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence
- Draft and revise all forms of transaction/deal documents
- Lien searches, UCC filings, other transactional filings
- Administrative support including: Document execution and production support
- Update and maintain matter management system (Onit)
- Track attorney workflows
- Review and revise basic NDAs and similar agreements
- Build and manage library of template documents
- Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- General support of projects for the Legal department, as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:- Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs
- Comfortable learning and utilizing legal technology tools and software, including AI-based tools
- 3-5 years of experience as a transactional paralegal
- Self-motivated team player with the proven ability to work independently and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment, frequently under urgent deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Genuine interest in transactions, insurance and finance
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
- Flexibility with overtime
- Previous law firm experience and/or in-house legal department experience
- Flexibility with overtime
- 5+ years of experience as a transactional paralegal
Key skills/competency
- Transactional Paralegal
- Legal Document Preparation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal Technology Software
- M&A
- Real Estate Transactions
- Joint Ventures
- Investment Matters
- NDA Review
- Organizational Skills
Skills & topics
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Transactional Law
- Corporate Counsel
- M&A
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Document Management
- Legal Technology
- AmTrust Financial Services
- New York Legal Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3-5 years of transactional paralegal experience and expertise in Microsoft Office.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize organizational, communication, and independent work abilities for fast-paced environments.
- Express interest: Clearly state your genuine interest in transactions, insurance, and finance within your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with legal technology and handling confidential information.
- Demonstrate flexibility: Note your willingness to work overtime when needed for urgent deadlines.
Technical preparation
Master Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.,Familiarize yourself with legal tech and AI tools.,Practice drafting various transaction documents.,Learn to use matter management systems like Onit.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing competing demands under deadlines.,How do you ensure accuracy in legal documents?,How do you handle confidential information discreetly?,Discuss your interest in finance and insurance transactions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected salary for a Paralegal III at AmTrust Financial Services?
- The expected salary range for the Paralegal III position at AmTrust Financial Services is $22/hr to $44/hr. This range is a guideline and may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education, scope of responsibilities, and market conditions.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Paralegal III at AmTrust Financial Services?
- As a Paralegal III, you will assist with real estate transactions, joint ventures, investment matters, and M&A deals. This includes preparing legal documents, managing filings, conducting lien searches, and supporting administrative tasks for the legal department.
- What qualifications are required for the Paralegal III role at AmTrust Financial Services?
- Required qualifications include expertise in Microsoft Office, comfort with legal technology, 3-5 years of transactional paralegal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Does this Paralegal III position require in-office attendance at AmTrust Financial Services?
- Yes, this position requires in-office attendance four (4) days per week. The legal team is primarily based in New York.
- What is the preferred experience for a Paralegal III at AmTrust Financial Services?
- Preferred qualifications include previous law firm or in-house legal department experience, flexibility with overtime, and over 5 years of experience as a transactional paralegal.
- What kind of legal technology tools will a Paralegal III use at AmTrust Financial Services?
- The Paralegal III will be comfortable learning and utilizing legal technology tools and software, including AI-based tools. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the matter management system (Onit).
- What benefits does AmTrust Financial Services offer to its employees?
- AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, and Paid Time Off.
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