Paralegal

Hawkins Delafield and Wood • Los Angeles, CA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP is seeking a Project Manager & Closing Coordinator for its Los Angeles office. The firm practices public finance and infrastructure transactions, helping governmental agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit entities, and mission-driven organizations finance infrastructure and services.

The Project Manager & Closing Coordinator works directly with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of a financing to facilitate transactions and successful closings. The role also supports administrative work, non-deal project coordination and scheduling, research, proposal drafting, billing, meeting coordination, and local implementation of firm-wide policies and objectives.

This is an in-office position with four mandatory in-office days and occasional work-from-home flexibility when pre-arranged with supervising attorneys. The estimated starting salary is $65,000, based on experience.

Requirements

• Three or more years of project management, transactional paraprofessional, or title company closer experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication (including grammar, spelling, and format), and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, take ownership of work, anticipate next steps, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the firm and independently as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, financial transactions, healthcare, and/or general corporate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or conduct project diligence.
• Develop deal timelines and internal task-tracking mechanisms.
• Assist in preparing documents and closing certificates.
• Prepare applicable filings and reports.
• Manage an electronic closing platform.
• Assemble project closing records.
• Provide administrative assistance.
• Coordinate and schedule non-deal projects.
• Assist with research.
• Draft proposals to prospective clients.
• Prepare billing invoices.
• Coordinate meetings.
• Implement firm-wide policies and objectives locally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed