<p>Our client, a leading maritime transit company, is seeking a highly organized and proactive <strong>Paralegal</strong> to join their Legal Department. This role is essential in supporting attorneys across a wide range of legal and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that interacts with all departments across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Onsite Hybrid – 3 Days in Office (New York, NY)</p><p> <strong>Duration: </strong>3-4+ months</p><p><strong>Pay</strong>: $45+/hour</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>SEC Filings:</strong> Prepare and file Forms 3, 4, 5, Schedules 13D/G, Proxy Statements, and Form 8-Ks via the SEC website. Maintain filer codes and update officer/director information.</li><li><strong>Billing & Payments:</strong> Process payments for legal entities and jurisdictional departments (Marshall Islands, NY, Delaware, Liberia), ensuring timely compliance and good standing of subsidiaries. Manage SCAC code renewals for vessel operations.</li><li><strong>Corporate Records Management:</strong> Maintain and update lists of subsidiaries, officers, directors, vessel jurisdictions, SCAC codes, and other legal data. Respond to internal inquiries with accurate and current information.</li><li><strong>Compliance Distribution:</strong> Send monthly compliance documents to financial institutions and government agencies per contractual obligations.</li><li><strong>Entity & Vessel Transactions:</strong> Assist in the formation, dissolution, and name changes of companies and vessels. Draft organizational memos, meeting minutes, and SCAC applications. Manage re-domiciling of vessels. </li><li><strong>Document Management:</strong> Organize and maintain corporate files, minute books, and correspondence. Track warehouse storage and destruction schedules. Update contract databases and due diligence platforms.</li><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Transcribe and revise documents, manage travel arrangements, and coordinate conference calls.</li><li><strong>Technology & Research:</strong> Utilize online platforms including SEC EDGAR, Mellon Investor Services, ADP, NYSE, BIMCO, and D& B. Ensure software and templates are current and functional.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced bilingual attorney fluent in Azerbaijani and English to join our legal team on a long-term contract basis. This role involves providing critical support to litigation processes, including document translation and review, while collaborating closely with case managers and associates. Based in New York, New York, this position offers an excellent opportunity for a licensed legal expert to leverage their linguistic and legal expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Translate and review legal documents accurately between Azerbaijani and English to ensure clarity and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with litigation case managers and associates to provide linguistic and legal support.<br>• Conduct research and assist in drafting motions, briefs, and discovery-related documents.<br>• Interpret legal materials and proceedings when required, ensuring precise communication.<br>• Maintain a thorough understanding of civil litigation processes to support case development.<br>• Ensure translated documents meet high legal standards and terminology requirements.<br>• Manage high workloads efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality.<br>• Provide insights into Azerbaijani legal systems and practices when applicable.<br>• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all translation and legal tasks.
