Paralegal - Leveraged Finance

DLA Piper•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal – Leveraged Finance performs substantive case-, matter-, and entity-related duties under attorney supervision, supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives. The role drafts legal documents and correspondence for attorney review, compiles and analyzes information, and coordinates with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel, other parties, and vendors. It is based in DLA Piper’s New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with arrangements determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to change at the firm’s discretion. The role may support attorneys in the employee’s home office and in offices across the firm. The position requires handling legal filings and transaction documents, coordinating closing processes, maintaining matter files and minute books, and supporting attorneys and paralegals with signature packets. The firm expects employees to communicate effectively, produce high-quality work promptly, manage deadlines and competing priorities, comply with firm policies, and maintain confidences. This is primarily sedentary work, with occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 10 pounds, occasional walking and standing, and occasional domestic and international travel. The expected hiring range is $49.85–$66.05 per hour, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime under applicable law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k). Relocation assistance is not available to applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, unless relocation is required at the firm’s direction.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of paralegal experience for candidates with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate; candidates without a degree or certification require 5 years of legal support experience in the specific practice area.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw, or a similar application.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact daily with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage large volumes of work associated with each matter.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, produce high-quality work, respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally, manage competing priorities, comply with firm policies and procedures, and maintain confidences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate.
Experience or interest in learning and working with cutting-edge legal tools and software.

Responsibilities

Perform substantive case-, matter-, and entity-related duties under attorney supervision.
Prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
Compile, analyze, and summarize information.
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing counsel, other parties, and outside vendors.
Research, prepare, and file UCC Financing Statements.
Organize, prepare, and file transaction documents, including organizational documents, amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, certificates, short-form closing deliverables, and annual reports.
Complete state filings and lien searches.
Coordinate execution and delivery of documentation, including closing documentation, to other parties’ counsel, lenders, and governmental agencies.
Develop, monitor, and update closing checklists.
Attend closings with attorneys to manage documents.
Assist paralegals and attorneys with signature packets using DocuSign and SimplyAgree.
Prepare closing books.
Maintain hard-copy and electronic minute books.
Assemble, review, and analyze documents.
Manage data rooms and matter files.
Perform other duties as assigned.