$70000 - $90000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
Research Assistant – Paralegal
Covenant Review is currently seeking a Paralegal based out of our New York office.
Covenant Review is a Fitch Solutions company that specializes in Leveraged Finance legal documents. Our team of experienced leveraged finance lawyers provide our subscribers (including hedge funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, and other asset managers) with market-leading analysis of the covenants drafted in the largest leveraged finance deals in the US, primarily covering high yield bonds and leveraged loans. We are looking for a paralegal to join our New York analyst team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to ultimately embark on a career in the financial and / or legal services sector, in areas such as asset management, credit research, investment banking, or corporate law.
What We Offer:
Benefit from online and in-person bespoke training program provided by Fitch Group
Work on a day-to-day basis with highly experienced finance lawyers
Learn the basics of the capital markets and document structures while assisting lawyers in the analysis of indentures and loan agreements
Opportunities to work with lawyers on cutting edge market research
Opportunities to develop internally via Covenant Review or within the wider Fitch Group
We’ll Count on You To:
Proofread, edit, format, and distribute legal reports for publication
Assist the lawyers by preparing research notes on legal developments and deal trends
Support the lawyers with day-to-day production assistance, such as document procurement, running blacklines, preparing reports, and communicating with clients
Proactively manage and organize documentation and reports to ensure lawyers can work efficiently
What You Need to Have:
Demonstrably excellent proofreading and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
Extremely strong attention to detail plus the ability to multi-task
Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite
Certificate/degree in paralegal studies
2 – 3 year’s of work experience as a paralegal
What Would Make You Stand Out:
Capital markets and/or corporate law experience
Proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Experience contributing to a team under time-pressured deadlines
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others
2 – 3 year’s of work experience as a paralegal
Communications
On going position
Hybrid Remote