Finance (UCC) Paralegal

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Finance (UCC) Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. The role supports all phases of transactions by conducting lien and litigation searches and due diligence, preparing and coordinating UCC filings, reviewing transaction documents for UCC-related requirements, managing closing and post-closing matters, and collaborating with attorneys, clients, service providers, and other internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the timely and efficient execution of matters. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• →Obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing lien and litigation searches from various state and local jurisdictions 
• →Assisting attorneys and other paralegals with due diligence reviews
• →Preparing and filing UCC-1 financing statements, including collateral exhibits, and UCC-3 amendments, continuations, and terminations at the state and local levels in connection with various types of transactions, including secured transactions representing both borrowers and lenders
• →Ordering articles of organization and incorporation and corporate and tax certificates of good standing from vendors in appropriate jurisdictions; reviewing results and assisting with resolving issues, as needed
• →Reviewing finance and closing documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, pledge agreements, indentures, mortgages, and payoff documents, for UCC provisions, authority to file liens and terminations, and other UCC-related requirements
• →Coordinating with service companies regarding UCC filings and terminations required in connection with transaction closings
• →Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• →Exhibit advanced proficiency with firm technologies and resources, with the ability to quickly adopt new tools, integrate technology effectively into workflows, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and processes
• →Demonstrate advanced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities, anticipate needs and deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment
• →Display strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, with the ability to independently review work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable firm policies, procedures, and quality standards

And have:

• →A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• →A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
• →A minimum of four (4) years of law firm related experience as a paralegal

USD $100,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.