Paralegal - Finance

Alston & Bird Llp

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of paralegal experience in corporate and finance matters.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Notary Public designation preferred.
  • Prior experience supporting corporate transactions is a plus.
  • Familiarity with UCC filings and regulatory compliance necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions.
  • Collaborate with attorneys to draft legal documents for finance transactions.
  • Prepare and manage UCC filings and related documentation.
  • Conduct legal research for UCC compliance and state regulations.
  • Perform due diligence reviews examining financial backgrounds of involved parties.
  • Maintain accurate transaction records and track deadlines effectively.
  • Serve as a liaison with clients and stakeholders throughout the process.

Benefits

  • Work on sophisticated high-profile finance transactions.
  • Collaborate with renowned attorneys and professionals in a leading firm.
  • Gain broad exposure to diverse corporate and finance matters.
  • Take on meaningful responsibilities impacting client outcomes.
  • Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Alston & Bird’s nationally recognized Finance Practice Group and play a key role in some of the most sophisticated corporate and finance transactions in the market.

Our New York office is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support a dynamic team of attorneys through all phases of complex corporate and finance matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working on high-impact transactions.

In this role, you will assist attorneys with transaction management, due diligence, document preparation and organization, closing processes, and regulatory compliance matters. You will have the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals and clients while gaining valuable experience across a broad range of finance-related matters.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including the preparation, coordination, and organization of closing sets.

  • Collaborate with attorneys to draft and prepare legal documents related to asset purchase, structured finance, and securitization transactions.

  • Prepare, coordinate, and manage Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.

  • Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with UCC requirements and state-specific regulations.

  • Perform due diligence reviews, including examining the financial and legal backgrounds of parties involved in transactions.

  • Maintain accurate and organized transaction records, track deadlines, and monitor filing requirements.

  • Build strong relationships and serve as a liaison with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.

  • Proofread and perform quality control reviews of legal and transaction documents.

  • Coordinate with attorneys to ensure critical deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.

  • Support attorneys throughout all stages of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing activities.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

  • Work on sophisticated and high-profile finance transactions.

  • Collaborate with a talented team of attorneys and legal professionals across a leading international law firm.

  • Gain exposure to a broad range of corporate, structured finance, and securitization matters.

  • Take on meaningful responsibility and contribute directly to successful client outcomes.

  • Build your career in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, professional growth, and exceptional client service.

Skills Needed to Be Successful

  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive under tight deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and business professionals at all levels.

  • A client-service mindset and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams.

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work product.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

  • Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet client and transaction deadlines.

  • Experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot and Harvey AI tools

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred but not required.

  • Notary Public designation preferred.

  • Prior experience supporting corporate, structured finance, secured lending, or transactional practices is a plus.

Please note: The nature of our practice often requires overtime and flexibility to meet client demands and transaction deadlines.

If you are a highly organized professional looking to make an impact on complex transactions while working alongside some of the industry's leading attorneys, we encourage you to apply.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our New York City office and may not be applicable to other locations.

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