UCC Financial Transactions Paralegal - Private Equity - DC - NYC - AMLAW

Private Equity Finance Paralegal
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Washington, DC or New York CitySummaryA premier, global law firm seeks a Private Equity Finance Paralegal to serve as an integral member of their Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role is responsible for providing advanced legal and procedural support to attorneys on complex private equity finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, fund finance, and other borrower-side financing transactions, while coordinating transaction logistics from inception through closing, including maintaining transaction checklists, execution processes, closing logistics, and post-closing deliverables. This role is based in the Washington, D.C. office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.ResponsibilitiesOrganizing and maintaining transaction documents, due diligence materials, corporate organizational records, and other financing-related documentation in accordance with firm standardsCoordinating UCC, lien, litigation, and corporate searches; reviewing search results for completeness; preparing and filing UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, terminations, and other related filingsCoordinating the preparation, execution, and organization of ancillary transaction documents and closing materials, including signature packets, officer certificates, legal opinions, payoff and release documentation, and closing setsTracking transaction timelines, closing conditions, key dates, and other critical deliverables to support the timely execution of multiple mattersReviewing transaction materials and filings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with firm standards and applicable requirements prior to attorney reviewCoordinating with attorneys, clients, and other transaction participants to support financing transactionsProviding guidance and support to junior paralegals and assisting with onboarding, training, and knowledge sharingProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by the firmQualificationsAdvanced proficiency with firm technologies and resources, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools, integrate technology into workflows, and identify opportunities to streamline processesAdvanced organizational and time management skills, including xzbcwsv the ability to independently coordinate complex workflows, manage and prioritize multiple assignments across matters, anticipate timing needs, proactively adjust workload, and make effective prioritization decisions in a deadline-driven environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to review work product, apply established quality control methods to ensure completeness, formatting, consistency, and compliance, and identify and correct errors prior to submission across multiple mattersBachelor’s degree or equivalent requiredParalegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (or a signed declaration if located in a California office)A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a law firm settingCompensation: $105,000.00-$125,000.00, plus bonus