King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
We are looking for a Project Assistant to join the Real Estate & Funds Practice Group in the New York office.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation of closing documents
- Maintain internal organization of closing file and documents
- Build, distribute and maintain paper and electronic closing sets
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists and critical dates lists
- Prepare UCC Financing Statements and other filings
- Follow established client and team guidelines for matter management
- Keep accurate time records
- Work efficiently in a heavily computer-based environment
- Strong, concise oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks under strict time constraints
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong prioritization, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to exhibit good judgement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional
Other:
- Able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range
New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $72,000-$75,000.
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
In general, employers are not permitted to make unsolicited neutral statements about criminal background checks before a conditional offer, including statements noting the employer's compliance with laws protecting applicants with criminal histories such as "Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act".
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
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