Paralegal

Dechert LLP is searching for an entry-level paralegal in New York to join its Finance and Real Estate practice group. The paralegal will work independently to assist attorneys with preparing signature pages and drafting documents, organizing annual perfection opinions, and assisting with closings in addition to other responsibilities. The paralegal will support attorneys and other members of the Finance and Real Estate practice group, in addition to interacting with clients, outside counsel, and external vendors. The paralegal will need to think critically to determine work priorities. They will need to efficiently solve problems during fast-paced and pressure-filled transactional matters. Paralegals have a minimum annual billing target of 1500 earning hours. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Proofread prospectuses and offering memorandums, forms and other documents. Assist with DTC issuer letters and interact with DTC as needed for deal settlement. Draft and file UCC financing statements. Prepare signature pages. Order and review lien searches and corporate organizational documents. Manage and organize documents and files related to complex finance transactions. Assist with closings by assembling finalized transactional and legal documents. Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Perform any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned for the efficient functioning of the Department and the Firm. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required. A demonstrated ability to work in a professional office setting. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other employees. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and PDF software required; experience with iManage, Workday, iTimekeep, Box and DocuSign preferred. Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $62,500.00 to $84,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position. Location(s) New York Time Type Full time Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individuals race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. Dechert is a global firm of extraordinary people who apply legal knowledge, business insight and practical know-how to serve each other and our clients. We value openness, communication, integrity and honesty, thriving on the individual and collaborative efforts that are essential to producing excellent results. At Dechert, we are committed to attracting a diverse group of highly talented individuals from all sources, regardless of background. We seek to hire men and women with sharp minds, a passion for learning and the skills to deliver a level of client service that is distinctively Dechert. Dechert is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We are proud of our firm and want everyone to feel welcome with an equal opportunity to excel. Please use our online careers portal to be considered for current positions. Dechert participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information on this program, click here. By navigating this website and applying for positions with Dechert LLP, you accept that we will process your personal data as explained in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Please click here to read the Privacy Notice. Thank you for your interest in Dechert. https://www.dechert.com/data-protection-privacy-notice.html California Applicants (CCPA). Please click and read the Privacy Notice. https://www.dechert.com/careers/ccpa.html