Paralegal – Finance (UCC)

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Paralegal – Finance (UCC) to join their Legal Professional and Paralegal team in the New York office. This role is integral to supporting all phases of transactions by conducting lien and litigation searches, performing due diligence, preparing and coordinating UCC filings, reviewing transaction documents for UCC-related requirements, managing closing and post-closing matters, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position may be eligible for a hybrid working schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office.
• A minimum of four (4) years of law firm related experience as a paralegal.
• Advanced proficiency with firm technologies and resources, with the ability to quickly adopt new tools, integrate technology effectively into workflows, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and processes.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities, anticipate needs and deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, with the ability to independently review work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable firm policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing lien and litigation searches from various state and local jurisdictions.
• Assisting attorneys and other paralegals with due diligence reviews.
• Preparing and filing UCC-1 financing statements, including collateral exhibits, and UCC-3 amendments, continuations, and terminations at the state and local levels in connection with various types of transactions, including secured transactions representing both borrowers and lenders.
• Ordering articles of organization and incorporation and corporate and tax certificates of good standing from vendors in appropriate jurisdictions; reviewing results and assisting with resolving issues, as needed.
• Reviewing finance and closing documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, pledge agreements, indentures, mortgages, and payoff documents, for UCC provisions, authority to file liens and terminations, and other UCC-related requirements.
• Coordinating with service companies regarding UCC filings and terminations required in connection with transaction closings.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

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