Finance Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Chicago Illinois, United States Mayer Brown LLP Full time

Overview:


Mayer Brown is a global law firm dedicated to serving the world's leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions in their most significant and intricate transactions and disputes.

Our clients recognize us as strategic allies with profound commercial insights and a dedication to proactively addressing their needs while delivering excellence in all our endeavors.


We foster a collegial, collaborative, and diverse environment where highly driven individuals with a steadfast commitment to excellence are provided with the opportunities, support, and development necessary to flourish, succeed, and achieve their fullest potential, all while upholding the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial insight, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international network.


If you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere characterized by exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the ideal candidate to join our Paralegal department in our Chicago office as a Finance Paralegal.

This position assists the Finance attorneys with a variety of paralegal responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Key Functions:

Drafts various legal documents:
UCC forms/attachments, closing lists, corporate charters, LLC/partnership formation documents, corporate resolutions, officer certificates, etc.

Engages in finance closings:
create/update closing lists, distribute documents/signature pages, and draft closing certificates

Maintains oversight of closing documents

Orders/reviews/charts lien searches, and requests business entity documents from public offices (certified charter, good standing, etc.)

Files UCC and corporate/partnership organizational and other documents with state offices

Participates in and aids in managing due diligence projects

Coordinates/oversees the work of the closing clerk in the post-closing process

Performs additional duties as assigned or required to achieve Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree required

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred

Professional Experience:
Prior experience in a law firm preferred

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required

Familiarity with (url removed), Inkspot, or other similar vendor websites and systems for the preparation of UCC and other forms and public record sharing is preferred

Performance Traits:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively and professionally interacting with all levels of the Firm, clients, and external vendors

Ability to thrive in a diverse team environment and effectively support the evolving needs of the Firm

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities

Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative

Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects

Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion

Demonstrates solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.


The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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