Paralegal - Global Finance

IL LLP•Chicago, IL

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Global Finance Paralegal manages all aspects of large-scale financial transactions and will assist with research and document management. The position requires overtime.

Requirements

BA/BS with strong academic credentials
Minimum 10+ years’ experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions
U.C.C. experience and demonstrated proficiency
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
Proficient in DocuSign

Responsibilities

Support lawyers in the Global Finance Group on commercial loans, securitizations and other corporate finance transactions
Draft and arrange for the recordation of U.C.C. financing statements and fixture filings and exhibits
Research Article 9 & U.C.C. issues
Obtain, review and analyze lien search reports and prepare lien summaries
Obtain incorporation/formation documents and prepare initial drafts of ancillary closing documents
Review, summarize and organize due diligence materials
Conduct, monitor or coordinate a closing and all post-closing activities
Review closing documents for completeness and compliance
Prepare and distribute closing books
Other responsibilities as assigned by the lawyers or paralegal manager