Paralegal - Leveraged Finance

DLA Piper•New York, NY

3d•$50 - $66•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Paralegal – Leveraged Finance, you will perform substantive case-, matter-, and entity-related duties under attorney supervision in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives. You will prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence for attorney review; compile, analyze, and summarize information; and coordinate with attorneys, clients, outside and opposing counsel, other parties, and vendors. The role is based in the firm’s New York office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, coordinated with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to modification at the firm’s discretion.

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 certificate 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 handle large volumes of work associated with each matter.
Ability to assist attorneys in the home office and in offices across the firm.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, produce high-quality work, respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, comply with firm policies and procedures, and maintain confidences.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Research, prepare, and file UCC Financing Statements.
Organize, prepare, and file transaction-related legal documents, including formation 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.
Engage with vendors.
Coordinate execution and delivery of documentation, including closing documentation, to other parties’ counsel, lenders, and government 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 and maintain hard-copy and electronic minute books.
Assemble, review, and analyze documents.
Manage data rooms and matter files.
Draft legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review; compile, analyze, and summarize information; and coordinate with attorneys, clients, counsel, other parties, and vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.