Paralegal - Finance

Mayer Brown • New York, NY

402d • $131,500 - $151,200

About The Position

The Paralegal - Finance position at Mayer Brown LLP involves providing essential support to finance attorneys and clients in various financial transactions, including leveraged finance, secured lending, securitization, and fund finance. The role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and deadlines. The firm values exceptional client service and collaboration, making it a dynamic environment for motivated individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• 10+ years' experience as a paralegal required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
• Knowledge of vendor resources and systems for UCC preparation and public records retrieval required
• Paralegal education from ABA approved program preferred
• Notary experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Notary experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare UCC Financing Statements, Amendments, Assignments, Continuations, and Terminations
• Coordinate filing of UCCs with various service providers
• Prepare and file EIN applications
• Perform research regarding existing entities
• Obtain certified documents from Secretary of State and other agencies
• Order, review, and summarize lien search results
• Draft initial short form agreements, officer certificates, and corporate resolutions
• Edit documents such as promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, consents, and finance statements
• Draft entity formation documents
• Analyze revisions between drafts of various transaction documents
• Obtain CIK codes and CUSIP numbers
• Coordinate license application process for Sales Finance Licenses
• Draft Notes and Trust Certificates
• Update ancillary documents
• Manage and track distribution documents and signature pages
• Coordinate electronic file sharing platforms for closings
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists to ensure agreements and closing conditions are met
• Perform post-closing duties such as filing UCCs and indexing closing sets

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree