Junior Paralegal

Job Title: Junior Paralegal

About the Role

North Bridge Staffing Group is partnering with a leading global investment firm to hire a Junior Paralegal to join its Legal & Compliance team in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in gaining hands-on legal experience within a fast-paced, highly regarded financial services organization. The position offers exposure to complex legal documentation, corporate agreements, and senior legal professionals, making it particularly appealing to individuals considering law school in the future. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a demanding, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior corporate attorneys with legal documentation, administrative coordination, and records management.
• Review, organize, and maintain contracts, trading agreements, and other important legal documents.
• Manage and maintain internal legal records and document management systems, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Retrieve historical contracts and documentation to respond to requests from attorneys and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate the execution of legal documents, including obtaining electronic signatures through DocuSign and arranging physical signatures when necessary.
• Review legal documentation, extract relevant information, and accurately enter data into internal systems.
• Generate reports, conduct database audits, and assist with legal and compliance-related projects.
• Respond to time-sensitive requests while balancing multiple assignments and ongoing projects.
• Communicate professionally with senior attorneys, internal business partners, and other stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Recent college graduates and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong academic background, with demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, or relevant internships preferred.
• Interest in law, legal operations, corporate legal affairs, or financial services.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, polished, and mature demeanor, with the confidence and judgment to interact appropriately with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Prior legal, administrative, or professional internship experience is a plus, but direct paralegal experience is not required.

Additional Details

• This position is fully onsite in New York City, five days per week.
• Candidates should be comfortable working approximately 50–55 hours per week, including overtime, depending on business needs.
• A minimum two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
• The role reports to a Senior Paralegal and provides direct exposure to experienced corporate attorneys.