Job Title: Paralegal - Financial Services

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? Direct Hire Opportunity w/ Benefits

? Previous Financial Services Paralegal Experience REQUIRED (Corporate Transactions, Licensing, or Governance)

? MUST have 5+ years of relevant Paralegal experience.

? MUST have prior experience at a LARGE law firm - supporting multiple attorneys.

? Compensation: $90k-$100k a year + firms annual holiday bonus (depending on firms success that year)

? Well-respected national law firm established in 1870 with EXCELLENT people that work there.

? Flex Schedule (In office 3 days a week, work from home 2 days a week Flex schedule available after 45-60 days with Firm)

? Location: Washington, DC (Zip: 20036)

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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of e-Discovery and Paralegal Services and taking direction from the Office Administrator, the Paralegal Financial Services will work directly with Attorneys in the Washington, DC Financial Services Practice Group on "corporate transactions, licensing, and governance". This position is a senior level position and is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain substantive experience at a top-ranked law firm.

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Position Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys to research and follow state regulatory rules
• Manage hard copy and electronic client documents
• Assist attorneys with filings and memos requesting client information to complete
• Order and review public records searches, including internet searches and corporate filings
• Review, edit and assist with licensing requirements and financial forms
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendaring filing deadlines
• Perform basic legal research on Westlaw and Lexis
• Perform all other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

• MUST have Bachelor Degree with ABA paralegal certification OR Associate/Bachelor degree in Paralegal studies
• MINIMUM 5+ years paralegal experience REQUIRED
• Financial Services Paralegal experience REQUIRED (corporate transactions, licensing, and governance)
• MUST have prior experience at a LARGE law firm - supporting multiple attorneys.
• Experience with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is a PLUS. (Training will be provided)
• Trial experience a PLUS
• Preferred System knowledge (Good to have, but not required): TrialDirector, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Relativity
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
• Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Willingness to work overtime if needed

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