Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Consilio's direct hire recruiting team is working with a highly regarded, AMLAW 50-ranked firm that is seeking to hire a paralegal for their Philadelphia office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities include participation in drafting financing documents, disclosure documents, and closing documents, assisting with and managing closings of new issues of debt securities and other finance transactions. Other responsibilities include assisting with due diligence, including real estate title and survey review, filing reports with state and federal agencies, maintaining transaction databases and preparation of closing transcripts for such transactions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in the firm's Philadelphia office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Talent Services Senior Manager.

Position Summary:
The Public Finance Paralegal will utilize, create or establish procedures to manage large, complex transactions; attend closings, and manage closing rooms. They will coordinate workflow and manage and control execution of closing documents; track, obtain, and organize pre – and – post closing documents. The candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages due diligence sites and tracks due diligence and other transaction materials.
• Participates in conference calls and prepares summaries of salient points.
• Assists with review of diligence materials, including but not limited to title and survey and lien and litigation searches.
• Ordering basic corporate documents including good standings and certified organizational documents, etc.
• Drafts financing and closing documents; compiles information and prepares schedules and exhibits to agreements.
• Assist with or fully manages closing process, including but not limited to, preparation and coordination of signature pages, preparation of documents in final form and tracking of documents, schedules and exhibits as needed to close transactions.
• Assists with post-closing matters including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders and transfer agreements.
• Position requires the ability to work efficiently and independently in both in person and remote work environments to meet with attorneys and receive instructions.

Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management and support personnel.
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context and the ability to take the initiative on matters as needed.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Excel in a collaborative and respectful work environment where the work is challenging and team members depend on one another to achieve excellent results in agreed timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of transactional paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified paralegal program preferred.
• Public finance and real estate experience are preferred.
• Experience with title and survey review preferred.

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Proficiency in Adobe and familiarity with video conferencing platforms and file sharing platforms.

ELS Consilio, LLC Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions, for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

We work with top law firms, associations and corporations to connect professionals to jobs they can't find anywhere else. The recruiters at Consiliio, LLC are vested in taking the time to get to know each candidate and finding the right match for each individual. Our extensive industry knowledge is a resource that we share with every candidate to help prepare for each step of the interview process and negotiate the best possible salary. In working with us, you are able to have direct access to hundreds of hiring decision makers in the country.

Company Description

We work with top law firms, associations and corporations to connect professionals to jobs they can't find anywhere else. The recruiters at Consiliio, LLC are vested in taking the time to get to know each candidate and finding the right match for each individual. Our extensive industry knowledge is a resource that we share with every candidate to help prepare for each step of the interview process and negotiate the best possible salary. In working with us, you are able to have direct access to hundreds of hiring decision makers in the country.