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Corporate Legal Assistant (Junior Paralegal) - Investment Management

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
$65,000
United States, New York, New York
66 Hudson Boulevard East (Show on map)
Feb 18, 2026
Corporate Legal Assistant (Junior Paralegal) - Investment Management *Legal Support Services, New York* Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm seeks a full-time Corporate Legal Assistant to become an integral member of the firm's highly ranked Investment Management team. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE but are not limited to: Taking a team-focused and collaborative approach to: Support attorneys advising premier private equity clients in connection with the organization of some of the world's largest and most prestigious funds Communicate with clients, lawyers, corporate service companies and government agencies on a regular basis Develop a strong practice area knowledge, assist with business development efforts and contribute to general and practice specific trainings Working in a detail-oriented and organized manner to: Prepare, revise and maintain various fund-related documents, including investor subscription documents, securities filings and tax forms Manage entity formation processes and draft, review and organize corporate governance documents Facilitate fund closings, including by maintaining closing checklists and drafting closing notices to investors REQUIREMENTS: No prior legal or financial experience needed, junior level paralegals seeking a change of law firm or practice area are also encouraged to apply Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Energetic and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge of the private equity industry Team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to take ownership of discrete projects Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under time constraints Interpersonal skills enabling successful and professional communication with clients, attorneys and staff Ability to work overtime Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel Willingness to make a two-year commitment to firm, longer tenure welcome Bachelor's degree from an accredited school TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter or email that mentions where you saw this posting and a resume to: LSSRecruiting@debevoise.com