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Private Credit Paralegal

hace 21 días

Chicago

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. Private Credit Paralegal 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 (KattenFlex). Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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. Supervisory Responsibilities • 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. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities • 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 a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts., • Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research private credit transactional data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties., • Dependable team player with the ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position’s responsibilities. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills., • Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines., • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow., • Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare commercial finance transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance., • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents., • Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc., • Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds., • Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule including occasional after-hours email monitoring and responsiveness during peak periods or urgent matters. Ability and availability to travel to other Firm locations when required. For our Chicago Office, the annualized salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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