Hybrid Global Transportation Finance Paralegal

Vedder Price; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary commensurate

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive health, dental andVision

Retirement planning & 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee recognition programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Vedder Price is seeking a Global Transportation Finance Paralegal in our Los Angeles office, with opportunities in Miami or Dallas. This role supports the GTF team with document preparation, UCC filings for closings, and post-closing follow-up, interacting with lawyers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in commercial lending/asset-based financing, familiarity with UCCs, and strong MS Office skills, with a track record of precise, timely work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial lending/asset-based financing and transactional work
• Familiarity with UCCs is a preferred
• Knowledge of the International Registry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the lawyers with all aspects of corporate, finance and GTF transactions, including document preparation and distribution, creating closing indices, proofing and amending documents, updating closing checklists and preparation of closing sets, preparing execution versions of transaction documents, managing post-closing activities and attending to related matters
• Draft and lodge/register charges, aircraft, ship and railcar mortgages
• Draft corporate authorities and ancillary documents
• Deal with opposing counsel in relation to corporate authorisation and ancillary matters
• Limited due diligence in relation to corporate powers and authority
• Work with government authorities such as various Ship Registries (domestic and international) and the International Registry
• Proofread and check documents
• Monitor receipt of conditions precedent documents and communicate with clients regarding the status of same
• Prepare instructions to the transaction parties of deals covering specific topics for each deal as assigned and under the supervision of the lawyer
• Prepare and review Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings and related documentation and arrange filing of same
• Make International Registry filings and obtain searches on equipment and International Registry users from the International Registry
• Prepare or manage the preparation of closing sets and post-closing documentation, including electronic and hard-copy closing sets (if needed); distribute original documents and closing sets to the relevant transaction parties; proofread CD and hard-copy closing sets received from opposing counsel
• Assist in the creation, organization and management of physical and virtual data rooms
• Analyze and organize records and documents
• Review, reconcile and approve certain vendor invoices pre- and post-closing to ensure timely billing to the client
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the lawyers
• Annually log a target 1500 billable hours

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet research

Job description

Vedder Price is seeking a Global Transportation Finance Paralegal in our Los Angeles office, with opportunities in Miami or Dallas. This role supports the GTF team with document preparation, UCC filings for closings, and post-closing follow-up, interacting with lawyers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in commercial lending/asset-based financing, familiarity with UCCs, and strong MS Office skills, with a track record of precise, timely work.