Paralegal-Finance

New York, NY or Washington, DC

Summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join their nationally recognized Finance Practice Group in their New York office. This role supports a dynamic team of attorneys through all phases of complex corporate and finance matters. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working on high-impact transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including the preparation, coordination, and organization of closing sets.
• Collaborate with attorneys to draft and prepare legal documents related to asset purchase, structured finance, and securitization transactions.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with UCC requirements and state-specific regulations.
• Perform due diligence reviews, including examining the financial and legal backgrounds of parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain accurate and organized transaction records, track deadlines, and monitor filing requirements.
• Build strong relationships and serve as a liaison with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Proofread and perform quality control reviews of legal and transaction documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure critical deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Support attorneys throughout all stages of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing activities.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and business professionals at all levels.
• A client-service mindset and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work product.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet client and transaction deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot and Harvey AI tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Notary Public designation preferred.
• Prior experience supporting corporate, structured finance, secured lending, or transactional practices is a plus.

Compensation: $75,000.00-$95,000.00, plus overtime and bonus