Corporate Finance Paralegal

Vedder Careers•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vedder's Dallas office is looking for a Corporate Finance Paralegal. The Corporate Finance Paralegal will be responsible for all aspects of deal management for Finance and other transactions from inception to post-closing, including document organization, preparation and filing of documents for closings, assistance at closings, post-closing management and follow-up and oversee/manage preparation of closing sets. Assistance with document distribution and UCC management. This high-profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, Corporate Services and opposing counsel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience involving transactional and corporate/securities matters required
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program preferred

Responsibilities

General Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
Preliminary organization of records and documents
Work with Accounting to manage corporate services vendors, post-completion billing and vendor invoice management
Work with Corporate Services Team to manage client information in Corporate Focus Finance and Transactions
Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.)
Draft transactional documents including resolutions, opinions, allonges, joinders, Secretary's certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents relating to loan parties
Run, order and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
Prepare and file various UCC financing statements (UCC-1, Fixture, Amendments, Continuation, and Terminations) for the purpose of securing loans, including notes, mortgages
Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation
Order good standing certifications and certified charters
Manage, review and organize due diligence materials
Prepare and submit 8821 form and W-9 form to IRS
Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties
Prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments
Prepare, obtain, and organize required closing certificates and related documents for pre-closing
Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments
Order to obtain post- closing UCC Search to Reflect
Prepare transmittal letters and coordinate the delivery of the Notes, lntercreditor Agreements, and Deposit Accounts Control Agreements to loan parties
Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties
Manage the post-closing database to manage post-closing matters and create email reminders
Interact and coordinate with various service companies
Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments
Recognize and resolve problems

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Discretionary annual bonus program
Discretionary profit sharing
401(k) matching
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Optional health savings accounts
Optional flexible spending accounts
Firm-paid Life benefits
Firm-paid Disability benefits
Wellness programs
Competitive time off package
Vacation days
Paid holidays
Sick time
Personal days
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs
Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs
Hybrid work model
Family-friendly policies
Employee discount program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Back up child & elder care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness center discounts