Paralegal - Hybrid

Job Description

The Paralegal for the corporate legal team at Mariner Wealth Advisors is the ideal role for an experienced Paralegal who excels at working on diverse corporate legal matters supporting the firm’s general legal operations, including acquisitions, contracts, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory and compliance, business registrations, and file maintenance. This opportunity allows you to collaborate on a broad range of legal work across many departments within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports acquisition attorneys by driving transaction processes forward for acquisition opportunities from initial interaction through a committed transaction, closing, and post-closing obligations
• Provide support for acquisitions-related diligence review and vendor assignment/termination and notification
• Reviews and proofreads various legal documents and manages a variety of commonly used legal forms (including non-disclosure agreements, Know Your Customer (KYC) forms, transaction documents, and contract renewals) noting questions for clarification/understanding and potential action
• Supports litigation-related activities including tracking filings and e-discovery requests
• Track legal requests submitted through our matter management system
• Provide support for leased property portfolio including business registration and insurance coverage maintenance
• Assist with legal invoice review and alignment with billing guidelines (where applicable)
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• 3 - 5 years experience with in-house corporate legal matters and/or a combination of private practice and in-house experience
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Experience supporting in-house attorneys on a broad range of corporate legal matters
• Extremely conscientious about accuracy and attention to detail; takes ownership and accountability to produce thorough, high-quality deliverables
• Demonstrates strength with issue spotting and analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal relations and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and external parties; demonstrates a team-oriented attitude and work style
• Advanced level MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat skills; aptitude to learn new technology quickly and proficient at implementing technology and tools into processes
• Familiarity with file management and vendor tracking solutions such as Box a plus
  
  

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

EOE/M/F/D/V

About Us

Mariner is a privately held, national financial services firm equipped with the experience to meet your modern wealth needs. Our advisors have access to in-house expertise covering everything from tax, estate, trust, and insurance to investment banking and valuation, so they can maximize time spent creating unified wealth plans with clients. By opening more windows of wealth, we create opportunities to positively impact the lives of many. With this purpose, we intend to raise the bar for the entire industry. Founded in 2006 with $300 million in assets under advisement, Mariner and its affiliates now advise on over $253 billion in assets as of 9/30/24. Learn more at www.mariner.com .

About The Team

Our culture of belonging is our most valuable asset and what makes growth and innovation possible. Your unique abilities are a vital part of what makes us Mariner and we are committed to accelerating your access to excellence.