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Milbank LLP


www.milbank.com

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Legal Assistant (Entry-Level; Various Practices)

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Posted on: November 19, 2020 Apply Now
New York, NY Post-Graduate Job Expires May 15, 2021

Overview
Reporting to the Legal Assistant Manager, this position provides legal assistant support to the attorneys in a particular practice area. 
Responsibilities
Manage and organize case files and document productions (includes document coding in databases).
Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents.
Deposition and trial preparation.
Draft letters to clients and other counsel.
Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of regulations relating to Article 9 of the UCC.
Assist with the creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches and overseeing all filing requirements and maintenance obligations.
Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.
Prepare responses to auditor requests.
Coordinate filing and service of motions.
Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets.
Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings.
Maintain and update case contact information.
File court documents electronically.
Cite-check and bluebook briefs.
Notarize documents, assist with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization of documents.
Review and proofread legal documents (grammar/punctuation, definition/cross reference checks and book reads).
Assist with closings, draft and review closing checklists and prepare closing binders in electronic and paper format for distribution.
Load and organize closing sets and deal documents in relevant databases.
Draft form documents/correspondence for deal participants.
Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time-to-time.

Qualifications
A 4-year college degree required by the time employment commences.
Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.
Ability to think critically and analytically, and exhibit sound judgment.
Effective and proactive team player.
Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Become a notary public within the first 6 months of employment.                    Available to report to work on regularly scheduled days and at the scheduled hour.

This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. The position will commence Summer 2021.

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CONTACT & LOCATION

Phone
(203) 432-0800
Email
careerstrategy@yale.edu
Address

55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Fl.
New Haven, CT 06510

SERVICE HOURS

  Academic Year Summer Hours
M 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 4:30pm
T 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 4:30pm
W 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 4:30pm
TH 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 4:30pm
F 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 4:30pm

The office is closed weekends, holidays, and recess days.

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Office of Career Strategy

The Office of Career Strategy works with students and alums of Yale College and Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as Yale postdoctoral scholars from all disciplines. The Office of Career Strategy advisors help students, alums, and postdocs to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Services offered by the Office of Career Strategy for Masters and Ph.D. students are part of a suite of resources supported by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences to foster professional and career development. Career support for undergraduates is a part of a collection of support offered by the Center for International & Professional Experience.

Contact

55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Fl.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 432-0800
careerstrategy@yale.edu

About CIPE

The Yale College Center for International and Professional Experience (CIPE) is a group of offices that work together, and with other academic advisers on campus, to support undergraduate students throughout their four years at Yale as they make decisions about their academic plans and explore career options. CIPE is composed of the Office of Career Strategy, the Yale College Office of Fellowships, Yale Summer Session, and Yale College Study Abroad.

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