Paralegal II

Willis Lease Finance Corporation•Coconut Creek, FL

16h

About The Position

The Paralegal II provides support to the General Counsel and legal team across corporate, finance, and compliance matters. The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The incumbent works closely with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and third-party vendors to support accurate documentation, efficient processes, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position also supports legal administration and general administrative functions, including managing legal records, invoices, correspondence, and expense reporting; coordinating office and technology-related support; and providing backup support during staff absences. Occasional travel may be required, including international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2–5 years of relevant experience in legal administration, corporate paralegal work, or a related field.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with executives, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
Ability to exercise judgment on routine matters and escalate appropriately to the General Counsel or in-house attorneys.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with minimal oversight.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Draft trust agreements, security documents, and UCC statements for financing facilities related to asset purchases, refinancings, and sales; manage document execution and required UCC filings; circulate final copies and update internal records.
Assist with new financing facilities by setting up data rooms, gathering and uploading documents, coordinating execution, and tracking receipt of closing sets from outside counsel.
Provide advanced legal support for company transactions, financing, and cross-functional projects.
Provide legal support for general corporate matters as directed by the General Counsel and legal team.
Provide legal support for general registered investment adviser matters as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
Draft and track NDAs, maintain records, and coordinate execution.
Process legal invoices, including review and approval routing.
Coordinate and manage correspondence with outside counsel and third-party vendors.
Assist the General Counsel with legal department budget oversight; track expenses by matter and function; prepare quarterly legal spend reports for the General Counsel and Accounting team.
Maintain tracking lists for outside counsel, engagement letters, and subscriptions.
Assist the KYC/Compliance Officer with Customer-Requested KYC documentation and screenings; maintain records and coordinate approvals.
Support trademark and intellectual property tracking, including renewals and watch notices.
Maintain templates and records for standard legal agreements, such as IATA/GTA agreements.
Assist with onboarding and training new lawyers on NDA drafting and document retention procedures.
Manage expense reporting for assigned executives.
Coordinate office supply orders, records storage and shredding, and IT-related support with WLFC IT.
Provide backup support during staff absences, including legal documentation, compliance, and technical requests.