Corporate Paralegal – Structured Credit

Job Description:

* Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;

* Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);

* Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex transaction documents related to structured finance deals matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties;

* Organize, review, and maintain documents and diligence materials; prepare and distribute signature pages; compile and finalize documents and closing binders;

* Review and file UCC financing statements; order and review UCC lien searches and corporate documents; coordinate with external vendors regarding the same;

* Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;

* Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;

* Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;

* Work overtime as required; travel as required; and

* Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* At least 2 years of Paralegal experience (required);

* At least 2 years' transactional experience (required);

* Bachelor's Degree (required); and

* ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred).

Proficiencies:

* Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;

* Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;

* Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;

* Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;

* Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing SimplyAgree, Litera, and other transactional software tools;

* Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and

* Knowledge of legal billing processes.