Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Corporate Paralegal (Spanish and/or Portuguese Speaking) - Summer 2026 Start
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York, New York, us, 10261
Corporate Paralegal (Spanish and/or Portuguese Speaking) - Summer 2026 Start
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Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 14 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch.
The firm's cutting-edge corporate practice exposes Corporate Paralegals to a wide variety of corporate transactions, such as loan restructuring, initial public offerings, or large-scale mergers. In addition to transactional work, Corporate Paralegals participate in meaningful legal and non-legal pro bono work through the firm. This diversity of experience makes the Corporate Paralegal position an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in attending law school, enrolling in business school, or pursuing other career goals.
Responsibilities
Finalizing and compiling documents in connection with deal closings
Drafting signature pages in connection with the execution of important deal documents
Organizing transactional documents
Preparing closing sets to be sent to clients and other involved parties
Drafting and filing certificates of incorporation, by‑laws, resolutions, and foreign qualifications of companies
Liaising between attorneys and various state agencies and services
Fact checking financial and operational information in publicly filed documents
Managing electronic data rooms
Notarizing documents for attorneys and clients
Participating in due diligence investigations
Performing cross-reference and defined terms checks
Preparing basic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies
Translating foreign language documents and interpreting for clients and/or lawyers (subject to paralegal's ability)
Draft ancillary deal documents including officer certificates, agreements and UCC filings
Interacting with the Bay Area, Washington, D.C., and global offices
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgencyCapacity to exercise discretion and maintain confidentialityFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as neededFluency in a foreign language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese) is a plus
Must be willing to make a two‑year commitment
The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is non‑exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.
Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with these goals, the firm prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 14 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch.
The firm's cutting-edge corporate practice exposes Corporate Paralegals to a wide variety of corporate transactions, such as loan restructuring, initial public offerings, or large-scale mergers. In addition to transactional work, Corporate Paralegals participate in meaningful legal and non-legal pro bono work through the firm. This diversity of experience makes the Corporate Paralegal position an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in attending law school, enrolling in business school, or pursuing other career goals.
Responsibilities
Finalizing and compiling documents in connection with deal closings
Drafting signature pages in connection with the execution of important deal documents
Organizing transactional documents
Preparing closing sets to be sent to clients and other involved parties
Drafting and filing certificates of incorporation, by‑laws, resolutions, and foreign qualifications of companies
Liaising between attorneys and various state agencies and services
Fact checking financial and operational information in publicly filed documents
Managing electronic data rooms
Notarizing documents for attorneys and clients
Participating in due diligence investigations
Performing cross-reference and defined terms checks
Preparing basic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies
Translating foreign language documents and interpreting for clients and/or lawyers (subject to paralegal's ability)
Draft ancillary deal documents including officer certificates, agreements and UCC filings
Interacting with the Bay Area, Washington, D.C., and global offices
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deliver results with a sense of urgencyCapacity to exercise discretion and maintain confidentialityFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as neededFluency in a foreign language (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese) is a plus
Must be willing to make a two‑year commitment
The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is non‑exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.
Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with these goals, the firm prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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