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About the Role
The Paralegal – Fund Finance is a valued member of the Firm’s Fund Finance practice in the New York office. Fund Finance Paralegals help attorneys address complex legal and business issues by providing support throughout the loan transaction process and responding to daily practice needs. The role supports client intake, preparation of simple loan documents under attorney supervision, transaction closings, lien searches, signature collection, and the preparation and review of final closing documents. By combining strong organizational and technical skills with the Firm’s technology and administrative resources, the Paralegal helps attorneys deliver a superior level of legal representation to clients. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires effective communication skills and the availability and flexibility to work overtime as business and transaction needs require. This is a billable position requiring accurate and timely submission of matter-attributable billable hours, with a minimum billing requirement of 1,650 hours per evaluation period.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support to Fund Finance attorneys throughout the loan transaction process.
- Assist with client and matter intake and help coordinate the information and documentation required to open and support new matters.
- Prepare simple loan and closing documents under the supervision of an attorney, including UCC financing statements, signature pages, and loan booking memoranda.
- Order lien searches and coordinate the receipt, organization, and review of search results.
- Assist with transaction closings by preparing, organizing, and reviewing final closing documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Manage the signature collection process, including coordinating electronic signatures through DocuSign and maintaining organized execution records.
- Assemble, organize, and distribute transaction documents and closing materials.
- Respond to daily requests from Fund Finance attorneys and provide timely, accurate support across active matters.
- Coordinate multiple assignments and transaction deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Meet the minimum requirement of 1,650 annual billable hours.
- Participate in the Firm’s Global Responsible Business program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience, preferably from a large law firm or title company environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required (including strong academic record i.e., have a min. 3.0 GPA) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects.
- Ability to prioritize, be flexible, and perform well under pressure with strong time-management skills.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and strong adherence and sensitivity to confidential matters.
- Ability to work well with and gain the confidence of professionals and attorneys at all levels.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word) and other computer skills.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $96,000 to $119,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
About the Company
- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hlc.com.