Global Transportation Finance Paralegal — Hybrid & Growth

Vedder Price; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Retirement Planning

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Work-Life Balance

Additional Perks

Job summary

Vedder Price Miami office seeks a Global Transportation Finance Paralegal to support the GTF team on corporate, finance and transportation transactions. You will draft charges, file UCCs, manage closing sets, and handle post-closing matters while coordinating with lawyers, clients, and opposing counsel.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under time pressure. Hybrid/onsite collaboration with a busy, high-profile practice group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and at least 5 years in commercial lending/asset-based financing/transactional work.
• Familiarity with UCCs is preferred and knowledge of the International Registry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic hardware/software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with corporate, finance and GTF transactions, including document prep and closing sets.
• Draft and lodge charges, aircraft, ship and railcar mortgages; prepare authorities and ancillary docs.
• Manage post-closing activities and interact with clients and opposing counsel.
• Review and file UCCs; prepare closing indices and execution versions.
• Monitor conditions precedent and communicate status to clients.
• Annually log a target of 1500 billable hours.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Overtime willingness

Organizational skills

Learning quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 5 years in commercial lending/asset-based financing/transactions

Familiarity with UCCs preferred

Knowledge of the International Registry a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Vedder Price Miami office seeks a Global Transportation Finance Paralegal to support the GTF team on corporate, finance and transportation transactions. You will draft charges, file UCCs, manage closing sets, and handle post-closing matters while coordinating with lawyers, clients, and opposing counsel.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under time pressure. Hybrid/onsite collaboration with a busy, high-profile practice group.