Senior Paralegal – Structured Credit

Job Description:

In this capacity, the Senior Paralegal will:

* Perform work proactively, 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);

* With minimal attorney supervision, 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;

* Manage key aspects of deal lifecycle on behalf of attorneys, including creating and maintaining checklists, identifying critical deadlines, and organizing communications.

* 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;

* 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 7 years of Paralegal experience (required);

* At least 7 years' transactional experience (required);

* Bachelor's Degree (preferred); 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 iManage;

* 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.