Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, seeking candidates for a Paralegal position supporting their Latin American practice. The role involves assisting attorneys with legal document preparation, due diligence, and maintaining working files while providing exposure to multidisciplinary transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents, due diligence review and related tasks
• Organize and maintain working files and important papers, paper and e-mail correspondence, inter-office memoranda and attorney work product
• Organize and maintain due diligence documents
• Perform due diligence searches
• Utilize and manage electronic databases, including assisting with AI technology under the supervision of attorneys
• Organize internal documentation databases
• Proofread, organize and track documents; prepare bound volumes following completion of a transaction of necessary documents; organize and distribute post-closing documents
• Assist in reviewing comfort letter tick and ties, back up materials, disclosure schedules
• Assist in reviewing presentations with the supervision of attorneys
• Assist in reviewing legends and disclaimers
• Assist with document/information gathering, exhibit preparation, logistics and coordination of items received
• Assist with business development presentations and in the organization of business development meetings and travel
• Assist in preparing and distributing documents to counterparties and opposing counsel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities
• Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends and travel when necessary
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
• Familiarity with Latin America and its business customs
• Working knowledge of Portuguese
• Knowledge of iManage

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