Paralegal Assistant (In-Office)

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PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Description:

Paralegal Assistant works with international transactional practice group to maintain and organize files, as well as prepare post-closing document compilations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble and prepare post-closing document compilation sets
• Track and organize original deal documents in a centralized location
• Prepare follow-up correspondence to parties regarding outstanding deal documents
• Maintain status report of open issues
• Maintain a calendar tracking relevant deadlines and correspondence follow-ups
• Effectively communicate to attorneys the status of outstanding deal documents
• Preparation of files for off-site storage
• Additional duties as assigned
• Full time in office

Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate / 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Light typing ability (40+ WPM)
• Ability to work well independently, multi-task, and handle time-sensitive material
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in a related field

Holland and Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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