Paralegal Finance
Paralegal Finance
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$ 80000 - 110000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The New York office of Alston & Bird LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the Finance Practice Group. This paralegal will assist attorneys in all stages of corporate and finance transactions and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities. The paralegal should have experience with residential mortgages and/or residential mortgage-backed securities preferred. Overtime is often needed to meet client deadlines. Position is eligible for remote flexibility. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions including preparation coordination and organization of closing sets.
Collaborate with attorneys to draft and prepare various legal documents in connection with asset purchase finance and securitization transactions.
Perform due diligence processes which involve examining the financial and legal backgrounds of parties involved in a transaction.
Experience with residential mortgages and/or residential mortgage-backed securities preferred
Prepare and coordinate Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.
Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with UCC provisions as it relates to state-specific UCC laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate and organized records of all document and transactions including tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with UCC filing requirements.
Liaison Establish relationships and effectively liaise with clients and vendors on a regular basis.
Proofread and quality control over documents.
Organize and work with lawyers to execute deadlines.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Strong organization proofreading and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Must have a high level of customer service with the ability to build strong positive team relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all financial matters.
Work typically requires more than 35 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
3-5 Years of experience residential mortgages and/or residential mortgage-backed securities preferred.
Completion of a four-year college degree is required paralegal certificate optional.
Notary public preferred.
The salary range for this position is $80000 to $110000 and represents the Firms good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications and locations. This range is specific to our New York City office and may not be applicable to other locations.
At Alston & Bird an international law firm we take pride in our work through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 years in a row. This accolade along with many others fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird we have built a foundation of trust consistency and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
