Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
We are looking for a Paralegal to join Jump. As part of Jump’s global legal team, this dynamic role will work across offices, departments, and jurisdictions. The role will focus on general legal operation and administrative support, maintenance and training of legal technology tools. The ideal candidate should be a team player, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator.
What You'll Do:
- Support legal department’s day to day operation, including workflow follow up, work allocation, work assignment;
- Maintain excellent, well organized records within the firm’s contract management system;
- Tracking and coordination of agreement negotiations and execution;
- Assist the team with legal research projects and initial contract review;
- Perform ad hoc requests and due diligence projects.
- Other duties as assigned or needed
Skills You’ll Need:
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written;
- Ability to ‘issue spot’ problems with forms, contracts, policies, and other documents;
- Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail;
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and high-pressure environment;
- Legal administrative knowledge;
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and remote offices;
- Advanced computer skills, experience with document management systems; and
- Bachelor’s Degree, with at least two to three years’ experience in a paralegal role.
- Reliable and predictable availability