Global Transportation & Finance Paralegal   

New York, NY

Manage and prepare closing sets; preparation and filing of documents and UCCs for closings; post-closing document preparation and follow-up. This high-profile position entails direct interface with attorneys, clients and opposing counsel. 

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and distribute post-closing sets and other materials
• Oversee creation of electronic post-closing CDs
• Assist attorneys with business leasing transactions
• Conduct research related to business transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
• Review and organize due diligence materials
• Proof read
• Prepare and review UCC filings and documentation
• Draft closing documents and correspondence
• Analyze and organize client records
• Reconcile vendor invoices
• Interact with clients and other counsel during business transactions
• Work with project assistants and other support personnel to complete closing sets
• Other projects as directed by attorneys
• Annually log a target 1500 billable hours 

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate is referred.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in commercial lending/asset-based financing and transactional work
• Familiarity with UCC’s a plus
• Able to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to work under pressure on time sensitive projects
• Able to work interdependently
• Ability to travel as required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective in managing multiple tasks
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work overtime
• Ability to lift 25 pounds