Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

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Corporate Paralegal - Global Finance Responsibilities: Coordinate closing logistics, prepare closing indices, oversee execution of documents and recordation of appropriate documents. Prepare checklists for closing transactions. Set up closing binders and prepare closing set letters. Prepare and distribute paper/electronic closing sets and CDs. Draft post-closing memos according to client specifications. Track and update post-closing memos for each deal on a weekly basis. Prepare and file UCCs with consideration for jurisdictional nuances. Prepare signature packets for multiple loan documents. Review loan documents prepared by co-counsel and provide comments and redlines to deal team. Prepare and file certificates of formation, good standing, incorporation, and qualifications to do business in Texas, Delaware, and other states. Secure tax ID numbers. Order lien searches with firm-approved vendors and prepares a lien summary to include UCCs and court filings. Coordinate post-closing lien searches with the vendor. Draft legal instruments and corporate governance documents. File deeds of trust in Texas. Assist with various licensure applications. Draft shell loan documents from forms for attorney completion.

Qualifications: Should have a Bachelor's degree in with a minimum GPA; 5-10 previous years of transactional law firm experience is preferred. Familiarity with the use of Virtual Data Rooms is also needed for this role. Should have real estate and Texas law experience. Should have well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency, as well as experience in the following systems: DocuSign; Adobe Acrobat Professional; DTE Axiom iRedline, DeltaView; iManage or a similar document management system. Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and communicate with all levels of professionals both inside and outside of the firm. Detail-oriented, efficient, and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment across multiple office locations.