Senior Paralegal (Structured Credit)

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients? needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal (Structured Credit) in our New York office. The Senior Paralegal applies advanced knowledge of the transactional lifecycle and its associated procedures to provide high-level assistance to lawyers. In this capacity, the Senior Paralegal will: Perform work proactively, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work; Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified); With minimal attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex transaction documents related to structured finance deals matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties; Manage key aspects of deal lifecycle on behalf of attorneys, including creating and maintaining checklists, identifying critical deadlines, and organizing communications. Organize, review, and maintain documents and diligence materials; prepare and distribute signature pages; compile and finalize documents and closing binders; Review and file UCC financing statements; order and review UCC lien searches and corporate documents; coordinate with external vendors regarding the same; Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services; Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs; Work overtime as required; travel as required; and Handle additional related projects as assigned. Proficiencies: Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications; Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications; Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications; Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications; Proficiency in iManage; Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing SimplyAgree, Litera, and other transactional software tools; Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and Knowledge of legal billing processes. Qualifications: At least 7 years of Paralegal experience (required); At least 7 years' transactional experience (required); Bachelor's Degree (preferred); and ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred). Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability. The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $130,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm?s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy Lifestyle Spending Account Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events) Retirement Plan Consulting Anniversary Bonus Program Professional Development Programs Transportation and Commuter Benefits International Travel Insurance Auto/Home/Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Insurance Employee Discounts And More! The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women?s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests. Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Banking, Structured Finance