Senior Paralegal; Structured Credit Job New York City area,New York USA,Law/Legal

Position: Senior Paralegal (Structured Credit)
Job Summary:

We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal (Structured Credit) in our New York office.
The Senior Paralegal applies advanced knowledge of the transactional lifecycle and its associated procedures to provide high-level assistance to lawyers.
Perform work proactively, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work
Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
With minimal attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex transaction documents related to structured finance deals matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties
Manage key aspects of deal lifecycle on behalf of attorneys, including creating and maintaining checklists, identifying critical deadlines, and organizing communications.
Organize, review, and maintain documents and diligence materials; prepare and distribute signature pages; compile and finalize documents and closing binders
Review and file UCC financing statements; order and review UCC lien searches and corporate documents; coordinate with external vendors regarding the same
Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services
Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs
Work overtime as required; travel as required; and
Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

At least 7 years of Paralegal experience (required)
At least 7 years' transactional experience (required)
Bachelor's Degree (preferred); and
ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred).
Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
Proficiency in iManage;
Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing Simply Agree, Litera, and other transactional software tools;
Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
Knowledge of legal billing processes.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts


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