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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • $44 - $52
  • New York, NY
March 27, 2025 Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal
New York City, Hybrid
Non-Exempt

Summary

This position plays a significant supporting role in the operations of the Legal Department under direction from the Chief Legal Officer and other Senior Attorneys.

Position Description

  • Provide legal support for the Bank’s periodic securities filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  • Provide legal support services to various internal Bank business units, as assigned, relating to the Bank’s operations.

  • Conduct legal research over a wide spectrum of legal sources and assist in preparing material summarizing and applying research results to Bank issues, under the guidance of senior legal staff

  • Prepare documentation for member letters of credit and manage and provide legal support relating to operational functions for letters of credit.

  • Prepare, review and revise contracts, Bank agreements, documents, and correspondence, as assigned, and with direction from senior legal staff.

  • Assist Bank departments in the preparation and implementation of written policies and procedures.

  • Assess Bank processes and documentation for internal consistency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, working under supervision to identify areas for improvement

  • Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and help respond to discovery requests.

  • Develop direct client relationships within the Bank to effectively perform other duties as assigned.

  • Monitor resources for statutory and regulatory changes that may affect the Bank and its member relationships and provide results to business units to comment on or implement, as applicable.

  • Assist with the review and maintenance of the Bank’s corporate delegations of authority.

  • Work collaboratively with other Legal Department staff and internal clients, and required to work from the assigned office, unless otherwise pre-approved by the Chief Legal Officer.

  • Assist with special assignments and projects for the Legal Department, as required.

Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of relevant Paralegal experience with securities filings and corporate transactions

  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written with strong analytical and research skills.

  • Ability to prioritize and assist the team with projects and other duties as assigned.

  • Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and effectively with other legal department members and staff in other business units.

  • Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and client relations skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, information retrieval systems and legal research software (e.g., Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw), and SEC filing platforms (e.g., Workiva).

  • Bachelor’s Degree.   Paralegal certification highly desirable.

Hourly rate - $44 - $52

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Salary
  • $44 - $52


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