Paralegal

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, established in 1884 and headquartered in New York. They are seeking a Paralegal to support the Firm’s Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, Litigation, Private Funds, and Real Estate practices, providing a broad variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Maintain well-organized client files and records in compliance with Firm guidelines Update document management platforms and databases and categorize documents for efficient accessibility Create calendars, manage deadlines and distribute materials as necessary Retrieve and prepare materials as needed by legal teams Prepare documents for filing and submission, including proofreading, formatting, and compiling exhibits, appendices and trackers Arrange filing and service deliveries with appropriate government agencies, courts, and opposing/other parties Assist with document collection and production Track documents, deliveries and end-to-end project tasks to ensure timely completion Conduct research from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations, and internal and external document databases and systems Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors Collaborate with legal teams on assigned projects to ensure a specific outcome or standard Perform other tasks as assigned by legal teams Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental needs Skills Strong attention to detail, working with appropriate controls to ensure end-to-end project completion and proofreading work product Excellent organizational and communication skills Proficiency in MS Office applications Able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team Flexibility, time management and ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset Present information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing Self-starter who can organize, plan and multi-task to complete work activities Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary Bachelor's degree Company Overview Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. It was founded in 1884, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is