Corporate Paralegal

Robert Half is looking for an experienced (7+ years) Paralegal to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in New York, New York on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this hybrid role, you will partner closely with the legal team to support lending transactions, contract-related matters, compliance activities, and core corporate legal operations. This opportunity is well suited for a highly organized individual who exercises sound judgment, handles confidential information carefully, and thrives in a fast-moving environment.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Start Date: June 2026

Duration: Temp-to-Perm

Schedule: 5 days per week (2+ days on-site)

Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Location: FiDi, NYC

Pay Rate: $40 – $45/hr

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate loan matters from initial preparation through closing by assembling documentation, reviewing supporting due diligence records, and organizing complete electronic files

• Prepare post-closing legal materials such as amendments, waivers, and related transactional documents with accuracy and attention to detail

• Contribute to government contract administration by assisting with compliance documentation and materials tied to contract performance

• Track collateral status, monitor payoff activity, and help finalize and archive closed loan files in accordance with legal and operational standards

• Oversee signature collection for legal documents and provide notarization support when required

• Maintain and update standard legal templates for subgrant, subcontractor, vendor, consultant, event, and confidentiality agreements

• Support the drafting, review, and coordination of a range of contracts and memoranda while helping ensure terms align with organizational requirements

• Assist with broader legal operations, including regulatory tracking, litigation monitoring, lease file maintenance, annual filings, insurance documentation, and special projects assigned by legal leadership

Requirements:

• 7+ years of paralegal experience supporting legal, transactional, compliance, or contract administration work

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, paralegal studies, public administration, or a related field; equivalent

• Current and ongoing Notary Public certification.

• Demonstrated background in lending documentation, transactional law, or post-closing legal support

• Experience working with government contracts and contract compliance requirements

• Proficiency with case management software and electronic document organization such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Box, and/or SalesForce. xrczosw

• Knowledge of litigation processes, including discovery and trial preparation, is strongly valued

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft and revise legal documents accurately

• Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid, fast-paced setting.