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Gayle Simoes
Office Manager at Wuersch & Gering LLP
Wuersch & Gering, an international boutique law firm with a predominantly European clientele, is seeking a bi-lingual (German/English) corporate paralegal/legal assistant who will be responsible for performing corporate legal tasks, working on legal projects and providing administrative support to attorneys. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ corporate law firm experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary
Assist assigned attorneys in creating legal documents
Communicate with filing agent as to corporate filings (e.g., in connection with formations, dissolutions, UCC-1 filings)
Maintenance of corporate records
Assist with filings with the IRS, and other regulatory bodies
Perform research (including on EDGAR)
Organize, proofread and manage documents (responsible for version control)
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, governmental authorities and other parties
Prepare and send correspondence to clients, outside counsel, etc.
Promote effective work practices and work as a team member
Perform billing, as needed
Secondary
Back-up other support staff in the event of absences or work overflow
Back-up receptionist in event of absences or when need arises
Perform all other tasks as reasonably requested by firm management and/or attorneys
SKILLS
This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint and advanced Word skills including Styles, formatting documents and Tables of Contents; enjoy being a team player as well as work independently; be well organized; exhibit a positive attitude; pay attention to detail; and have excellent organizational skills. German language skills required. Knowledge of Westlaw a plus.