Paralegal
JW Michaels
New York, NY · Posted November 8, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
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About the job
...Our client, an investment management firm based in New York, is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal team across a broad range of contract, regulatory and corporate matters. Responsibilities Draft and manage contracts, including NDAs and vendor agreements Prepare KYC...