Our client is a renowned global law firm that has consistently ranked among the top-tier firms worldwide. They are seeking a Paralegal to join their team! The exceptional success of our client is attributed to our steadfast commitment to attracting and nurturing the brightest legal minds, cultivating a strong team that provides unparalleled quality of work and service to our clients.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$85,000 - $100,000
Position Overview:
The Paralegal position is a crucial component of our client's Finance team and is based in the Chicago office. This role involves executing legal tasks, handling legal projects, and supporting supervisors in the finance department and other departments as needed. The Paralegal position also includes ordering Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien searches and obtaining documents from various courts and agencies.
Responsibilities of the Paralegal:
• Ordering UCC lien searches, including obtaining documents and certificates from local or federal courts and state agencies
• Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing UCC lien search results, and creating a summary chart in the firm database
• Assisting attorneys and other paralegals with due diligence including reviewing and retrieving of data room documents
• Setting up and preparing the electronic share folder for closing
• Ordering/requesting from vendors articles of organization and incorporation and corporate and tax certificates of good standing in appropriate jurisdictions, helping to resolve issues
• Maintaining the integrity of the transactional documents generated throughout the duration of a transaction
• Drafting forms, letters, or other legal documents
• Anticipating typical work for a transaction, and working with supervisors to ensure all aspects are addressed
• Demonstrating effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, and other parties
• Editing basic finance documents such as promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, consents, and finance statements
• Reviewing appropriate documentation and drafts UCCs (including UCC-1s, amendments and terminations) and fixture filings
• Reviewing payoff documents and/or financing documents for authority to file liens and terminations, and coordinating with service company for filing at closing
• Reviewing closing documents as directed by attorneys (including payoff documents)
• Assisting with closings (including drafting certain documents and signature pages) and updates to the closing checklist as needed and instructed by attorneys
• Assisting with emailing transaction parties executed documents prior to close
• Drafting closing index
• Assembling and indexing closing documents so that final sets can be prepared and distributed
• Preparing routine correspondence with clients and other parties
• Preparing and organizing distribution of closing documents and closing sets
• Coordinating the timely closure of a transaction to comply with Firm policies and procedures
• Creating and maintaining calendars for transactions, and distributing to supervisors and other team members
Qualifications for the Paralegal:
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal concepts and methodologies
• Display knowledge of database applications
• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Possess a minimum of four years of related law firm experience as a Finance paralegal
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required
Benefits:
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program accruing 23 days in the first year
• Well-being programs, such as mental health services and resilience training
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts and more
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted: Aug. 25, 2024, 4:12 a.m.
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