Private Equity Finance Paralegal — Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks a Paralegal III (Private Equity Finance) in Washington, DC to support complex private equity, leveraged, and fund finance transactions from inception through closing. You will manage transaction logistics, create checklists, handling closing materials, and post-closing deliverables with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires at least four years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate (ABA-approved) or California declaration, and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or California-equivalent declaration required.
• Minimum four (4) years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain transaction documents and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate UCC, lien, litigation, and corporate searches; file UCC financing statements.
• Prepare, execute, and organize closing materials and signature packets.
• Track timelines and closing conditions to support multiple matters.
• Review materials for accuracy and ensure compliance with firm standards.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks a Paralegal III (Private Equity Finance) in Washington, DC to support complex private equity, leveraged, and fund finance transactions from inception through closing. You will manage transaction logistics, create checklists, handling closing materials, and post-closing deliverables with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires at least four years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate (ABA-approved) or California declaration, and a bachelor’s