Paralegal (Finance)

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Finance department in our Chicago office, as a Paralegal (Finance).

The Paralegal (Finance) provides critical support to attorneys in high-volume, deadline-driven finance practice. This role is responsible for assisting with all phases of transactions, including document preparation, due diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing management. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions: 

Document Drafting and File Maintenance

• Review appropriate documentation in order to draft a wide range of transactional documents, including UCC financing statements, amendments and terminations, closing checklists, corporate charters, LLC and partnership formation documents, resolutions and consents, officer certificates, and other ancillary instruments
• Prepare and submit EIN applications
• Obtain CIK codes and CUSIP numbers for securities
• Edit documents such as promissory notes, security agreements, and finance statements
• Manage signature page coordination, including distributions, collection, and quality control

Due Diligence & Public Records

• Order, analyze, and summarize lien searches
• Obtain business entity documents from public offices, including certified charters, good standing certificates, and other corporate records
• Coordinate with UCC Compliance Department and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and termination statements

Closing Coordination

• Proactively participate in closings by creating and maintaining detailed closing checklists, preparing and circulating closing documents and deliverables, and coordinating effectively with all levels of the Firm, clients, and outside vendors

Post-Closing & File Management

• Organize and assemble transaction documents, including electronic binders and post-closing deliverables
• Ensure all transaction materials are properly archived in accordance with Firm protocols

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program preferred

Professional Experience:

• Prior law firm experience preferred
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Knowledge of vendor platforms for the preparation of UCCs, preferred

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the evolving needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

This description is not exhaustive, and the Firm may modify it at any time at its sole discretion; nothing herein creates an employment contract or alters the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.

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