Finance (UCC) Paralegal

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks a Finance (UCC) Paralegal for our New York office. This role supports transactions through lien and litigation searches, UCC filings, and closing coordination, collaborating with attorneys, clients, service providers, and stakeholders.

The role may offer a flexible schedule with hybrid and in-office presence. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), a paralegal certificate, and at least four years of paralegal experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or California qualification as applicable.
• Minimum of four years of law firm paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and summarize lien and litigation searches across jurisdictions.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with due diligence reviews.
• Prepare and file UCC-1 financing statements and related amendments; assist with closings.

Skills

UCC filings

Due diligence

Legal research

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

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