Job Title: Legal Assistant Specialist- Transportation & Space
Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000
Experience: 5 years
Job Location: New York, NY
Department: Transportation & Space
Company: Milbank, LLP
Overview:
- Provides legal assistant support to attorneys in Transportation & Space practice
- On-site position at 55 HY Office 4 days a week
Responsibilities:
- Coordination of legal assistant assignments and workflow
- Mentoring of new legal assistants in Transportation & Space practice
- Providing guidance on best practices and firm policies for Associates
- Conducting and compiling research, maintaining and updating working group lists, and organizing due diligence documents
- Drafting form documents and correspondence for deal participants
- Preparing UCC filings, ordering lien searches, and staying informed on regulations related to Article 9 of the UCC
- Assisting with creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents and overseeing filing requirements and maintenance obligations
- Preparing responses to auditor requests
- Notarizing documents and assisting with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization
- Reviewing and proofreading legal documents
- Assisting with EDGAR filing process
- Assisting with deal closings
- Preparing and organizing closing sets and deal documents
Salary Information:
- Anticipated base salary range of $80,000-$120,000
- Actual base compensation will depend on candidate's experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location
Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree required
- At least 5 years of experience, preferably in aviation
- Strong client service and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Attention to detail and strong grammar and spelling skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Flexible and available for overtime as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Must become a notary public within 6 months of employment
- Available to work regularly scheduled days and hours
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Firm is an equal opportunity employer
- Committed to non-discrimination and providing a harassment-free workplace
- Discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classifications is not tolerated
Application Process:
- Apply online
- Email job to a friend
- Share on newsfeed
About Milbank:
- International law firm with offices in multiple locations
- Commitment to equal opportunity employment
- Firm policies against discrimination and harassment
Note: This job description outlines the authorities and responsibilities of the position and may be subject to change. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application process should contact the designated contact person.
