Transactions Assistant - Leveraged Finance

DLA Piper • New York, NY

4d • $36 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transactions Assistant - Leveraged Finance, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining and organizing files, preparing documents, updating, and maintaining databases, preparing closing books, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
• Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Experience and/or interest in learning and working with cutting edge legal tools and software.
• Strong commitment and interpersonal skills to regularly interact with both clients and legal team members.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail skills to manager and track legal documents and spreadsheets with multiple users and versions and prepare and maintain checklists.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• UCC filings.
• State filings.
• Lien searches.
• Engagement with various vendors.
• Organize documents for attorney review.
• Research public records using internal and public websites.
• Assist with preparing binders, preparing closing books, making copies, entering data, and maintaining files.
• Perform database research and data entry.
• Assist with closings.
• Obtain documents and other information from governmental agencies or public agencies.
• Assist paralegals and attorneys with signature packets via DocuSign and SimplyAgree.
• Other duties.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees