Corporate Paralegal

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Paralegal Position at Fast-Paced Law Firm in New York

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Experience: Prior large law firm experience and lending experience preferred

Department: Corporate Law

Law Firm: Chapman and Cutler LLP

Opportunities for professional growth and training

Flexible work arrangement options, including remote work

Direct contact with partners and clients

Opportunity for recent graduates interested in attending law school in 2-4 years

Responsibilities:

- Organize due diligence materials, working with vendors and counterparties
- Draft and update closing checklists
- Review and draft ancillary documents for various transactions
- Prepare initial drafts of UCCs, orders, and reviews of liens and other searches
- Communicate with clients, counterparties, agents, and third parties regarding ongoing transactions
- Obtain and organize signature pages
- Coordinate the closing of transactions
- Prepare closing sets

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Excellent document production skills (typing, spelling, grammar, punctuation)
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, research, and writing skills
- Ability to project professional presence and accept constructive feedback
- Knowledge of business and legal practices
- Attention to detail and ability to work under time constraints
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with computer equipment, software, and search tools
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to work more than 35 hours per week and irregular hours if necessary
- Commitment to following all firm policies and information security protocols

The New York office of Chapman and Cutler LLP, a leading corporate law firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its fast-paced, finance-focused practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, hard-working individual with strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail. The firm is open to considering candidates with prior large law firm experience and lending experience, but is also willing to train a motivated individual interested in learning about their practice. Recent graduates who are looking to gain experience in a law firm environment and have an interest in attending law school in 2-4 years are also encouraged to apply.

As a Corporate Paralegal at Chapman and Cutler LLP, you will work closely with attorneys in the securitization, lending, special workouts, M&A, and bankruptcy departments. This position offers opportunities for direct contact with partners and clients, as well as the chance to work on multiple deals for various attorneys in a fast-paced setting. Your day-to-day work will include organizing due diligence materials, drafting and updating closing checklists, reviewing and drafting ancillary documents, and preparing initial drafts of UCCs, orders, and reviews of liens and other searches. You will also have the opportunity to communicate with clients, counterparties, agents, and third parties regarding ongoing transactions, obtain and organize signature pages, coordinate the closing of transactions, and prepare closing sets.

To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree and excellent document production skills. Strong interpersonal, analytical, research, and writing skills are also essential, as well as the ability to project a professional presence and accept constructive feedback. Knowledge of business and legal practices is required, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, as well as proficiency with computer equipment, software, and search tools. You should also be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and be willing to work more than 35 hours per week and irregular hours if necessary. Most importantly, you should be committed to following all firm policies and information security protocols.

Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO. All applicants will be considered, but the hiring decision will be based on qualifications for the position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow and develop in a dynamic and challenging environment. Apply now to join the team at Chapman and Cutler LLP.

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Flexible work arrangements, Health insurance, Retirement plans, Paid time off, Professional development opportunities

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Communication, Attention to Detail, Document Production, Interpersonal, Analytical, Research, Writing, Time Management, Computer Literacy

Bachelor's Degree

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree

Legal