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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience
• Prior experience supporting corporate, structured finance, secured lending, or transactional practices is a plus.
• Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet client and transaction deadlines.

Skills

• 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot and Harvey AI tools

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Notary Public designation preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 to $95,000

About the Company

• As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement.
• Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years.
• This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development.
• At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity

• Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.