Paralegal

Company: Sophie Macpherson Ltd.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

An international auction house specializing in fine art and antiques, is seeking a Paralegal who will report to the VP/U.S. Counsel. She/he will assist Counsel in all practice areas including contract preparation, dispute resolution, document production, periodic corporate and regulatory filings, and general legal department maintenance. The ideal candidate will be resourceful and flexible, with outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Principal responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Assisting in the preparation and drafting of legal documents and contracts; - Working closely with Counsel and company departments to collect, categorize, and analyse documentation for claims; - Handling smaller disputes and inquiries and liaise between disputing parties; - Researching law and causes of action, summarizing issues, and assisting Counsel with case management and discovery; - Conducting legal research on a variety of federal and state regularity matters relevant to auction house business and operations including licensing, auctioneering, customs, and regulated materials; - Monitoring and reviewing laws and regulations and identifying relevant documentation; - Supporting Counsel with developing and refining legal processes to increase efficiency. You must have a paralegal certification and 4+ years experience, preferably in litigation or regulatory compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat software as well as Lexis and PACER are required.

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