Global Transportation Finance Paralegal

Vedder is seeking a Global Transportation Finance Paralegal in our New York office to provide paralegal support to the firm’s Global Transportation Finance group. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with all aspects of corporate, finance, and Global Transportation Finance (GTF) transactions, including document preparation and distribution, creating closing indices, proofing and amending documents, updating closing checklists, and managing master closing bibles and execution documents.
• Draft and lodge/register charges, aircraft, ship and railcar mortgages.
• Draft corporate authorities and ancillary documents.
• Deal with opposing counsel regarding corporate authorization and ancillary matters.
• Perform limited due diligence related to corporate powers and authority.
• Work with government authorities such as Ship Registry and the International Registry.
• Proofread and check documents.
• Review conditions precedent and liaise with clients regarding them.
• Prepare instructions to counsel for various transactions under lawyer supervision.
• Assist in consolidating and updating know-how.
• Prepare, review, and file Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings and related documentation.
• Make International Registry filings and obtain searches on equipment and users.
• Prepare or manage the preparation of closing bibles and post-closing documentation, including electronic and hard-copy master bibles; distribute original documents and closing sets to relevant parties.
• Assist in the creation, organization, and management of physical and virtual data rooms.
• Analyze and organize records and documents.
• Review, reconcile, and approve vendor invoices pre- and post-closing to ensure timely billing.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by lawyers.
• Annually log a target of 1,500 billable hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in commercial lending/asset-based financing and transactional work preferred.
• Familiarity with UCCs is preferred.
• Knowledge of the International Registry is a plus.

Skills

• Able to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple requests and competing deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and internet-based research.

Pay

$85,000/yr - $115,000/yr

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Firm-paid life and disability benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• Professional development opportunities through firm-provided training programs.
• Employee recognition programs (anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs).
• Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Employee discount program.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness center discounts.