Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Location: On-site New York City

Firm Overview:

Cantor Fitzgerald is a diversified company primarily specializing in financial and real estate services for institutional and corporate customers operating in the global financial and commercial real estate markets. Since 1945, we have successfully built a well-capitalized business across multiple business lines, with numerous market-leading financial services and commercial real estate businesses. We have been at the forefront of financial and technological innovation in our industries while developing new markets and providing superior service to thousands of customers globally. At Cantor, our employees are our greatest asset. We look for individuals who are driven, intellectually engaged, team oriented and have a real desire to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

Paralegal/Legal Assistant will work closely with the attorneys and paralegals providing substantive and administrative support on a wide range of issues.

Specific duties include:

• Assist with building an on-line database of subsidiaries and affiliates along with all related corporate records
• Conduct an audit of legal entities and update various databases by reviewing formation documents for accuracy
• Assist Entity Management in the preparation of annual reports for various entities
• Store a backlog of contracts into our database and ensure data is entered accurately
• Assist in the clean-up and organization of the Legal Department file room
• Support the Legal Department in company-wide initiatives and multi-departmental projects, as needed
• Perform a wide variety of administrative support services to the Deputy General Counsel, such as answering phone calls and scheduling meetings.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Work well both collaboratively and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook, and general ability to navigate numerous technological systems
• Strong work ethic
• Friendly, upbeat, and can-do personality

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

The actual rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).