Senior Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Provide deal support for the C&S attorneys.
• Take a lead role in managing the C&S paralegal program by supervising and training the C&S junior paralegals.
• Institute and manage a tickler system to track UCC filings for the life of a deal.
• Perform various UCC-related tasks and be the principal source of knowledge and information for the C&S attorneys regarding same.
• Conduct and review pre-closing and post-filing UCC/Lien searches and draft related summary charts.
• Prepare, review and file UCC filings (including alternate types of filings).
• Maintain proficiency with UCC via seminar attendance and monitoring of the Code revisions.
• Prepare and file organizational documents in connection the formation of various types of business entities.
• Prepare and file various types of statutory filings, including charter amendments, dissolution/cancellation/withdrawal filings, foreign state registration filings, conversion filings, merger filings, and domestication filings.
• Check availability of and reserve entity names.
• Obtain Federal Employer Identification Numbers for business entities as well as research status information for business entities.
• Obtain Apostilles and arrange consularization/legalization of documents.
• Perform drafting, organization and other deal support tasks, including preparing board or shareholder resolutions, secretary’s certificates, stock certificates, and powers and other similar ancillary documents.
• Prepare and update various schedules (to purchase or merger agreements, credit agreements or security agreements) and perfection certificates.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking and compilation of closing documents, including signature pages and closing sets.
• Assist with due diligence review of certain transaction-related documents.

Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong proficiency with the UCC, including UCC preparation, filing, and searching experience.
• Familiarity with alternate types of UCC Filings and preparation and filing requirements for same (e.g., PMSIs).
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work directly with partners, associates, co-counsel and clients.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and analytically and solve problems in a fast paced and highly pressure filled environment.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, iManage/Worksite/Share Point.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate and/or 7+ years’ experience.