Corporate Paralegal; Temporary

A well-established law firm in New York City is looking for a temporary-to-hire Corporate Paralegal to support a high-performing legal team focused on transactional matters. This position is ideal for someone with several years of law firm experience who is ready to take on complex corporate projects in a collegial, in-office setting. If you are detail-driven and thrive in fast-paced legal environments, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your career with a supportive and collaborative firm.

• Support attorneys handling a broad range of corporate matters including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and fund structuring.
• Draft and file legal documents, maintain corporate records and minute books, and assist with ongoing compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage due diligence requests, organize transaction documentation, and assist with closings and post-closing deliverables.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and amendments, and coordinate with agencies regarding tax, litigation, or judgment searches.
• Assist with preparing annual reports, managing state and federal filings, and supporting corporate governance.
• Provide assistance in securities-related filings, including but not limited to Regulation D, Rule 506 notices, Section 16 filings, and more.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, filings, and deal closings while working with attorneys, clients, and external vendors.

• An experienced legal team that values knowledge sharing and professional support.
• This role offers a hybrid work model with one to two days work-from-home per week; professionals must be able to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the firm.
• This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity.

• Experienced. You have at least three (3) years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm, with a solid grasp of corporate governance, transactional documentation, and compliance.
• Educated. You hold a Bachelor’s degree; candidates with a paralegal certificate will stand out to this employer.
• Detail-oriented. You take pride in producing accurate, polished work and are adept at managing high volumes of information across multiple deals.
• Client-focused. You approach your work with a sense of urgency, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Tech-savvy. You’re proficient with Microsoft Office and experienced with online systems like EDGAR.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s successis our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believein a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated againston the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.