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Legal Staff in Los Angeles, CA

Winston & Strawn LLP. Oct 09,2015 Sep 18,2015 Location Los Angeles CA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Corporate

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

2-5 yrs required

Profile

Corporate Paralegal DUTIES: Assist corporate attorneys in all phases of equity and debt side (refinancing) transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, closing and post-closing work. Independently manage day-to-day workload while working under the general supervision of assigned attorneys. Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State, and California Business & Professions Code §§ 6450, et. seq. Prepare correspondence and external written communication to include general corporate housekeeping documents, client advisories, security documents, UCC statements, etc. Communicate with clients, government agencies or officials, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information, communicate findings to attorneys. Proofread, redline and compare documents to include, but not limited to briefs, reports, client letters, etc. Record daily time entries in accordance with Firm policies and procedures. Perform administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing and filing. Ability to search and interpret UCC search results (including bankruptcy, judgment and lien searches). Prepare UCC summary charts. Prepare and organize signature pages. Prepare and file UCC financing statements. Assist in all aspects of a closing (management of signature pages and preparation of closing sets).

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program, or provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of California Business & Professions Code Section, 6450 et. seq. regarding paralegals. 2-5 years of corporate paralegal experience in a professional environment is required. Knowledge of MS Office Suite and other software applications and websites commonly used in corporate legal practice. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing duties. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively in person, by e-mail and telephone; effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff; provide reports with professional courtesy and tact. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple matters and projects and maintaining an acute attention to detail. Ability to obtain certified organizational documents, good standing certificates, bring down good standings. Prepare certificates of merger and coordinate pre-clearance documentation. Assist with the formation of entities, including the drafting of organizational resolutions, certificates of conversion, name changes and other amendments to organizational documents. Familiarity with Secretary of State websites and filings. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

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