Private Equity Finance Paralegal

Latham & Watkins; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insure

Generous 401k plan

11+ paid holidays; 23 days PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks a Paralegal III (Private Equity Finance) to support attorneys on complex private equity, leveraged, and fund financing transactions from inception through closing. The role is based in Washington, DC, with hybrid scheduling options.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate, plus at least four years of paralegal experience in a law firm. Strong technology and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program or California-affiliate declaration required.
• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain transaction documents, due diligence materials, and records per firm standards.
• Coordinate searches (UCC, lien, litigation, corporate); draft filings and amendments.
• Prepare, execute, and organize closing materials, including signature packets and opinions.
• Track timelines, conditions, and deliverables to support multiple matters.
• Review materials for accuracy and consistency with firm standards before attorney review.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and other participants to support financing transactions.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and assist with onboarding and training.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential information.

Skills

Advanced organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Technology proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Document management systems

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 Paralegal III (Private Equity Finance) is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for providing advanced legal and procedural support to attorneys on complex private equity finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, fund finance, and other borrower-side financing transactions, while coordinating transaction logistics from inception through closing, including maintaining transaction checklists, execution processes, closing logistics, and post-closing deliverables. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. 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:

• Organizing and maintaining transaction documents, due diligence materials, corporate organizational records, and other financing-related documentation in accordance with firm standards
• Coordinating UCC, lien, litigation, and corporate searches; reviewing search results for completeness; preparing and filing UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, terminations, and other related filings
• Coordinating the preparation, execution, and organization of ancillary transaction documents and closing materials, including signature packets, officer certificates, legal opinions, payoff and release documentation, and closing sets
• Tracking transaction timelines, closing conditions, key dates, and other critical deliverables to support the timely execution of multiple matters
• Reviewing transaction materials and filings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with firm standards and applicable requirements prior to attorney review
• Coordinating with attorneys, clients, and other transaction participants to support financing transactions
• Providing guidance and support to junior paralegals and assisting with onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing
• 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:

• Possess advanced proficiency with firm technologies and resources, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools, integrate technology into workflows, and identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Exhibit advanced organizational and time management skills, including the ability to independently coordinate complex workflows, manage and prioritize multiple assignments across matters, anticipate timing needs, proactively adjust workload, and make effective prioritization decisions in a deadline-driven environment
• Display strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to review work product, apply established quality control methods to ensure completeness, formatting, consistency, and compliance, and identify and correct errors prior to submission across multiple matters

Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a signed declaration if located in a California office
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting

Benefits & Additional Information

• 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.

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Pay Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.