Paralegal

Taft is seeking a Paralegal to support the Finance practice group in our Cleveland office.

We are seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support the Finance practice group in our Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy — in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

• Review due diligence, prepare public record search orders, review results and discuss issues with attorneys.
• Review organizational documents for corporations, LLC, and partnerships and prepare appropriate certificates and resolutions authorizing the applicable finance transactions.
• Raise relevant issues to attorneys.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists.
• Prepare first drafts of a variety of commercial finance loan documentation (including amendments to credit agreements, security agreements, amendments to note purchase agreements, subordination agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, and other ancillary corporate documentation).
• Monitor deal progress and status of documentation.
• Create and update forms and template documents.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff on transaction status, documentation needs, etc.
• Respond effectively to questions and requests of clients and attorneys.
• Assist with legal due diligence, including reviewing and summarizing disclosures schedules and virtual data rooms and gathering publicly available information.
• Gather and organize client and borrower information.
• Coordinate closing logistics.
• Build relationships with clients, attorneys and staff based on trust.
• Assist with developing and executing strategies to resolve matters favorably, efficiently and cost-effectively for clients.
• Perform other duties to ensure that clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions.

• Paralegal certificate/degree OR Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years related experience strongly preferred
• Experience with and basic understanding of commercial finance transactions preferred
• Experience drafting complex documents preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify and elevate issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $37.33/hour - $51.28/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.