Paralegal — Corporate & Finance Transactions

Alston & Bird; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird's New York office is seeking a highly motivated paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support a dynamic team through all phases of complex corporate and finance matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working on high-impact transactions.

You will assist attorneys with transaction management, due diligence, document preparation, closing processes, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Notary Public designation preferred.
• Prior experience supporting corporate, structured finance, secured lending, or transactional practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the closing of various transactions, including the preparation, coordination, and organization of closing sets.
• Collaborate with attorneys to draft and prepare legal documents related to asset purchase, structured finance, and securitization transactions.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with UCC requirements and state-specific regulations.
• Perform due diligence reviews, including examining the financial and legal backgrounds of parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain accurate and organized transaction records, track deadlines, and monitor filing requirements.
• Build strong relationships and serve as a liaison with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Proofread and perform quality control reviews of legal and transaction documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure critical deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Support attorneys throughout all stages of corporate and finance transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client-service mindset

Attention to detail

Discretion

Judgment and initiative

Flexibility to work overtime

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Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Notary Public designation

Tools

Microsoft Co-Pilot

Harvey AI

Job description

Alston & Bird's New York office is seeking a highly motivated paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support a dynamic team through all phases of complex corporate and finance matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working on high-impact transactions.

You will assist attorneys with transaction management, due diligence, document preparation, closing processes, and regulatory compliance