Senior Corporate Paralegal

SR Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Paralegal specializing in Corporate & Securities, focusing on leveraged finance in Midtown NYC. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in a law firm, proficiency with UCC filings, and strong organizational skills. This role also entails supervising junior paralegals and involves a hybrid work model, offering a competitive salary package with benefits like medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm.
• Strong proficiency with UCC filings, searches, and lien requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review UCC/lien searches; draft summary charts.
• Supervise and train junior paralegals on UCC and corporate processes.

Skills

UCC filings

Leveraged finance transactions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Senior Paralegal – Corporate & Securities (M&A, Finance, Capital Markets)

Job Location: Midtown NYC | Hybrid (3 days in office).

Base Pay: $100,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr.

Overview

Lead paralegal role supporting Corporate & Securities practice with a strong focus on leveraged finance. This is a working manager position: you’ll handle complex deal work while supervising and training junior paralegals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Support: Conduct and review UCC/lien searches; draft summary charts. Prepare, review, and file UCC filings; maintain tickler system for amendments and continuations. Assist with entity formation, organizational documents, and statutory filings (mergers, conversions, dissolutions). Draft resolutions, certificates, schedules, and closing documents; assist with due diligence.
• Program Management: Supervise and train junior paralegals on UCC and corporate processes. Manage assignments and workflow for the paralegal team. Support performance reviews and foster professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm (required).
• Strong proficiency with UCC filings, searches, and lien requirements.
• Deep understanding of leveraged finance transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance