Paralegal Specialist, ECEB Compliance & Analytics
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, established in 1884 and headquartered in New York. They are seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits (ECEB) practice, performing various tasks related to compliance and analytics in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, and reconcile client data using established analytics methodologies
- Assist in preparing and executing compliance testing for the Firm’s investment fund clients
- Build and maintain structured excel models to evaluate/test relevant fund thresholds
- Author professional compliance summaries and reports
- Maintain accurate and organized records of compliance testing work and assist with file management
- Support responses to client inquiries and preparation of client communications
- Identify opportunities for automation in database/testing methods
- Participate in training and professional development to stay current on ERISA regulations and practice developments. Perform other tasks as needed
- Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental need
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Highly proficient in Microsoft excel and database systems (Advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables, VBA/Macros, SQL)
- Experienced with data modeling and management of a live/actionable database
- Strong logical reasoning and ability to apply complex rule-based frameworks
- High attention to detail and error-proofing with zero tolerance for ambiguity in compliance calculations
- Strong reading comprehension and capacity to review technical writing
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team
- Flexibility, time management and ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
- Process-oriented mindset with focus on repeatability and documentation
- Present information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing
- Self-starter who can organize, plan and multi-task to complete work activities
- Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary
Benefits
- This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
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