Paralegal
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Paralegal Paralegal locations New York Boston Charlotte Philadelphia time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R-2743 Dechert LLP is searching for a paralegal for its Finance and Real Estate practice group, which is part of Global Finance. The paralegal will work independently to assist attorneys and senior paralegals with organizing files and documents, research, and 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: Prepare and inventory signature pages. Order and review lien searches and corporate organizational documents. Manage and organize documents and files related to complex finance and real estate transactions. Assist with closings by preparing and finalizing transactional and legal documents and creating closing binders. Attend closings outside of the office and transport documents and files. Draft and file UCC financing statements. Assist with miscellaneous projects assigned by attorneys, paralegals, and practice group management. Contribute to 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 Practice Group and the Firm. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. A demonstrated ability to work in a professional office setting. Real estate and/or finance experience preferred. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other employees. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment. Systems Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), iManage, Workday, Carpe Diem, Box, DocuSign, and PDF software. Additional Job Description At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $62,500 to $84,000 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the position. Location(s) New YorkPhiladelphia 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 individual's 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. About Us 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. California Applicants (CCPA). Please click and read the Privacy Notice.