Finance & Banking Legal Project Assistant

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Assistant in the Finance & Banking practice group. The role teams with attorneys and provides backup support to paralegals to maintain service delivery during peak workloads and staff absences.

It emphasizes learning procedures, daily operations, and meeting a billable hour requirement. The position supports efficient, accurate service to internal and external stakeholders and adapts to remote, hybrid, or in-office work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years of law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience with corporate filings and document management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, submitting, and tracking UCC filings and searches, including confirmations and file copies.
• Assist with preparing and submitting financing statements and post closings.
• Assist with reviewing lien searches and drafting lien charts and related documents.
• Assist with preparing closing packages and quality-check reviews.
• Transmit signature packets via DocuSign and manage related documentation.
• Review insurance certificates and subscription agreements for accuracy.
• Open new matters and manage prebills and invoices.

Skills

UCC filings

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Remote/hybrid adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DocuSign

SimplyAgree

iManage

Intapp

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Assistant in the Finance & Banking practice group. The role teams with attorneys and provides backup support to paralegals to maintain service delivery during peak workloads and staff absences.

It emphasizes learning procedures, daily operations, and meeting a billable hour requirement. The position supports efficient, accurate service to internal and external stakeholders and adapts to remote, hybrid, or in-office work