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Corporate Legal Assistants - Entry Level (Junior Paralegals)

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
65,000
United States, New York, New York
66 Hudson Boulevard East (Show on map)
Sep 28, 2026
Corporate Legal Assistants - Entry Level (Junior Paralegals) *Legal Support Services, New York* Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with more than 900 lawyers across nine offices 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. We are seeking full time, entry level Corporate Legal Assistants to join our Capital Markets, Financial Institutions and Investment Management practices in New York beginning in summer 2027 (exact start dates to be determined). These positions are well suited for graduating members of the Class of 2027 and other entry level candidates interested in gaining substantive legal experience. What You Will Gain An excellent foundation for those considering law school by performing substantive work at a leading global law firm. Experience providing exceptional client service by supporting lawyers and clients on complex matters, working with internal and external teams and building familiarity with legal and financial concepts. Make meaningful contributions as part of smaller client matter teams within larger practice areas that comprise a global firm. Grow professionally in a high-performing, collegial environment that values teamwork, learning and development. Build lasting relationships with mentors who are invested in your growth and success. Strengthen your resume and develop skills, knowledge and experience that can help distinguish your candidacy in the law school admissions process or other professional opportunities. What We Seek Bachelor's degree with a strong record of academic achievement; minimum 3.5 GPA. Willingness to make a two year commitment to the firm. Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Initiative, sound judgment and the ability to work independently, take ownership of projects within a team setting and develop expertise over time. Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about our practices, clients and the broader legal and business landscape. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an interest in developing proficiency with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed. CAPITAL MARKETS About the Practice Market leading practice compromised of over 30 lawyers in New York and London that advises prominent corporations, financial institutions and investors on industry-leading debt and equity matters. Tight knit practice that advises on the market's largest transactions spanning public and private offerings, including IPOs, secondary offerings, investment grade and high-yield debt offerings, private placements and other complex capital raising transactions. Notable deals: Advised Warner Brothers Discovery on $17 billion of secured notes as part of $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance. Advised Discovery on $30 billion notes offering as part of acquisition of WarnerMedia. Advised Verizon on $50 billion bond offering. Awards and rankings: Three-time recipient of Law 360 Practice Group of the Year. All practice partners ranked by Chambers USA for Capital Markets: Debt & Equity Recognized by The Legal 500 US across multiple categories, including debt and equity, high-yield debt and global offerings. What You Will Do Coordinate with clients, lawyers, government agencies, service companies, vendors and firm staff. Contribute to knowledge management efforts within the practice group. Prepare and revise basic corporate documents. Assist lawyers with transactional due diligence. Prepare for SEC filings and closings, including tracking and maintaining closing documents and checklists. Fulfill post-closing responsibilities, including closing set completion and distribution. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS About the Practice The Financial Institutions Group, made up of over 70 attorneys in our New York, Washington, D.C. and London offices, is an integral part of the firm's transactional and litigation capabilities, with extensive knowledge of the banking and insurance sectors. The practice advises major banks, broker-dealers, insurers, private equity firms, trade associations and other financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory, enforcement, litigation and transactional matters. Awards and rankings: The Global Insurance Practice has been ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for over 20 years. Chambers USA recognized Debevoise as a leading firm for M&A, Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) and Financial Institutions M&A (2024). What You Will Do Monitor financial regulatory developments, including agency rulemakings, meetings, guidance and regulator speeches, to support business development and knowledge management efforts. Assist with researching, drafting and reviewing presentations and publications for client consumption. Prepare, revise and maintain corporate governance documents, including board materials, resolutions and organizational charts. Support closings by maintaining closing checklists, coordinating signature pages and preparing closing sets. Provide administrative and organizational support to lawyers, including taking notes on calls, maintaining matter workspaces and tracking ongoing matters. Coordinate with clients, lawyers and corporate services teams to support ongoing matters and practice initiatives. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT About the Practice The Investment Management practice, comprised of over 200 attorneys in all 9 of our global offices, advises leading private fund sponsors and institutional investors throughout the full lifecycle of an investment fund. Notable for its combination of scale and market experience, the practice has acted for sponsors or investors in over 3,300 funds representing more than $4.3 trillion of committed capital. Awards and rankings: Chambers USA and The Legal 500 (US) have ranked the practice top tier in 2025 for Private Equity Fund Formation. Chambers USA ranked the practice as leading law firm in 2025 for both Investment Funds: Investor Representations and Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance. What You Will Do Support attorneys advising premier private equity clients in connection with the organization of some of the world's largest and most prestigious funds. 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 maintaining closing checklists and drafting closing notices to investors. 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.