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Overview
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking candidates interested in careers in the legal profession for a two-year position supporting the work of the Firm’s Latin American practice. This is an opportunity for real-world exposure to multidisciplinary Latin American transactional work, networking opportunities and professional mentorship within a top global law firm.
The Latin America team offers clients the benefits of a broad-based, collaborative practice that advises on matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions (e.g., cross-border mergers, joint ventures, etc.) to capital markets (e.g., IPO guidance, equity deals, etc.) to banking and credit (e.g., acquisition finance, infrastructure development, etc.) to private equity and fund (e.g., strategic debt financings, fund-level IPOs, etc.) to arbitration and investigations (e.g., cross-border litigation, anti-corruption practices, etc.).
Job Summary
The Paralegal is responsible for performing a broad variety of work during all phases of various transactions within their assigned Partner group and specific practice area. This role works under the supervision and direction of an experienced attorney. This position will be to assist the Latin American group, as well as to assist other practice groups on as needed/as available basis.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents, due diligence review and related tasks
Organize and maintain working files and important papers, paper and e-mail correspondence, inter-office memoranda and attorney work product
Organize and maintain due diligence documents
Perform due diligence searches
Utilize and manage electronic databases, including assisting with AI technology under the supervision of attorneys
Organize internal documentation databases
Proofread, organize and track documents; prepare bound volumes following completion of a transaction of necessary documents; organize and distribute post-closing documents
Assist in reviewing comfort letter tick and ties, back up materials, disclosure schedules
Assist in reviewing presentations with the supervision of attorneys
Assist in reviewing legends and disclaimers
Assist with document/information gathering, exhibit preparation, logistics and coordination of items received
Assist with business development presentations and in the organization of business development meetings and travel
Assist in preparing and distributing documents to counterparties and opposing counsel
Perform other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s degree
Skills and Experience
Fluency in English and Spanish
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities
Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail
Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends and travel when necessary
Preferred
Knowledge of legal principles and practices acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
Familiarity with Latin America and its business customs
Working knowledge of Portuguese
Knowledge of iManage
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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#LI-Hybrid- $60,000 - $65,000
