Paralegal

1 week ago

San Francisco, CA, United States Mayer Brown Full time
Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Paralegal department in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office, as a Paralegal - Real Estate.

Supports Real Estate practice area with drafting documents for commercial sales/lease deals which include escrow instructions, estoppels certificates, tenant notices, requests for consent, corporate authority documents, UCC statements and attachments, etc.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Orders and reviews title/survey documents, reviews leases, participates in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings), participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and other documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work
  • Drafts documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters
  • Keeps multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines
  • Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks
  • Assists with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite
  • Assists with closings and document preparation
  • Meets the Firm's billable hours expectations and utilization
  • Adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests
  • Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal, preferred
Professional Experience:
  • Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred
  • We are willing to train the right person
Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
  • Research capabilities
  • Knowledge of CT Advantage.com, xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms required
  • Able to learn new software quickly
Performance Traits:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
  • Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding 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
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
  • Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
  • May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.


The typical pay scale for this position is between $120,000 and $159,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. 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.

#LI-HYBRID #LI-LG1

  • Paralegal

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Shook, Hardy and Bacon LLP Full time

    SHB's litigation practice is growing! We are seeking a Paralegal with experience in all phases of litigation including experience with large document production, discovery, interviewing of witnesses and experts, drafting pleadings and subpoenaing records to become a member of this winning practice group and join one of the fastest moving areas of the law....

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Avata Partners Full time

    Job Description Litigation ParalegalAbout the Role Join an experienced litigation team as a full-time Litigation Paralegal supporting attorneys through all phases of complex legal matters. This role is ideal for someone with strong trial support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage the details of large, fast-moving cases....

  • Paralegal

    7 days ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Avata Partners Full time

    Job Description Litigation ParalegalAbout the Role Join an experienced litigation team as a full-time Litigation Paralegal supporting attorneys through all phases of complex legal matters. This role is ideal for someone with strong trial support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage the details of large, fast-moving cases....

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Avata Partners Full time

    Job Description Litigation ParalegalAbout the Role Join an experienced litigation team as a full-time Litigation Paralegal supporting attorneys through all phases of complex legal matters. This role is ideal for someone with strong trial support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage the details of large, fast-moving cases....

  • Tax Paralegal

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States LABINE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Full time

    Paralegal - Tax Filings & Legal Support Location: San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Join a dynamic legal team with a top-rated firm known for its professional excellence and collaborative culture. We're seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal with tax filing experience to support attorneys and clients with key legal and...

  • Tax Paralegal

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States LABINE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Full time

    Paralegal - Tax Filings & Legal Support Location: San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Join a dynamic legal team with a top-rated firm known for its professional excellence and collaborative culture. We're seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal with tax filing experience to support attorneys and clients with key legal and...

  • Trademark Paralegal

    7 days ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Cognition IP Full time

    Are you an experienced Trademark Paralegal looking for a dynamic opportunity with a tech-enabled intellectual property law firm? We're a growing firm specializing in patents and trademarks, and we're seeking a skilled Contract Trademark Paralegal to join our team. If you have a passion for IP law and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we'd...

  • Trademark Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Cognition IP Full time

    Are you an experienced Trademark Paralegal looking for a dynamic opportunity with a tech-enabled intellectual property law firm? We're a growing firm specializing in patents and trademarks, and we're seeking a skilled Contract Trademark Paralegal to join our team. If you have a passion for IP law and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we'd...

  • Trademark Paralegal

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Cognition IP Full time

    Are you an experienced Trademark Paralegal looking for a dynamic opportunity with a tech-enabled intellectual property law firm? We're a growing firm specializing in patents and trademarks, and we're seeking a skilled Contract Trademark Paralegal to join our team. If you have a passion for IP law and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we'd...

  • Trademark Paralegal, Temporary

    5 days ago

    San Francisco, CA, United States Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe Full time

    Overview Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Trademark Paralegal in any of our west coast U.S. offices (Los Angeles; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; or Seattle). This is a temporary position with an opportunity to convert to a full-time employee. This is a hybrid role. Are you a...