Private Credit Paralegal

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth.

Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

The Private Credit Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management and supervision of all aspects of private credit transactions including, but not limited to, setup, routine maintenance, reporting requirements, transaction management, UCC and intellectual property searches, UCC drafting and filing, and coordination of all aspects of commercial finance transaction closings. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (Katten Flex).

include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Client billable hour requirement: 1,550 hours annually (130 client billable hours average per month).

• Assist with the preparation of certain standard form loan documents and other related commercial finance transaction documents.
• Organize and proofread all documentation.
• Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements, releases, and amendments.
• Perform UCC and other lien searches.
• Perform duties/tasks associated with private credit transactional closings.
• Draft closing book indexes, prepare closing books and assemble documents under the supervision of the supervising attorney.
• Coordinate and assist with documentation for closing and post-closing requirements.
• Maintain relationships with third party vendors and assist with the management of accounts with such vendors.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients to ensure proper delivery of closing books and related closing deliveries.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however on a case-by-case basis, may have authority to delegate and supervise the work performed by Project Assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years related experience preferably in a law firm environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus. Previous experience and applicable working knowledge and understanding of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code is preferred.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other commercial finance-related databases, internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‑mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with…