Finance Practice Group Assistant

Eversheds Sutherland • Atlanta, GA

3d • $55,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Practice Group Assistant at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals. The Finance Practice Group Assistant will assist partners and associates in all aspects of full cycle finance transactions and practice management. The Practice Group Assistant will assist with (1) preparation of, and coordinate receipt and distribution of, all closing deliverables with multiple parties; create checklists tracking closing timelines and response deadlines,; (2) manage a deal closing process; (3) assist the finance team in managing projects and tracking of tasks, including business development and client management. The Practice Group Assistant must be a team player, communicate accurately, promptly and professionally and be a liaison between the client team and the Eversheds Sutherland team.

Requirements

• Four-year College Degree and or combination of Associate degree and applicable experience.
• One to three years of administrative and or project management experience in a professional services firm.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and manage transactions and deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office capabilities required including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment for resolution.
• Ability to collaborate in an effective and professional manner with attorneys, clients, co-workers and administrators.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and diplomacy in all interpersonal dealings.
• Ability to make sound and reasonable judgments and decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multinational or global law firm is a plus.
• Experience with DocuSign or similar software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists with large finance transactions, including preparing and collecting signature pages, compiling executed closing documents, collecting and compiling other closing deliverables and coordinating with multiple transaction parties.
• Coordinates with clients and adverse parties on the execution and delivery of documents under strict time constraints.
• Prepares closing binders, prepares and maintains closing tracking charts and post-closing tracking charts and timelines; follows up on outstanding post-closing matters and delivers binders to clients and adverse parties in a timely manner.
• Assists and coordinates UCC summaries with assigned attorney.
• Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. The office functions as a team, and therefore it is essential that the Finance Practice Group Assistant help when asked and volunteer when time permits.
• Assists the Finance Practice Group in tracking client development and administrative projects.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level