Paralegal (SF)

The San Francisco office of Chapman and Cutler LLP seeks a Finance Paralegal to join its finance-focused practice. This individual will be responsible for handling a variety of projects intended to assist attorneys in negotiating and closing a variety of financial transactions. Candidates with transactional paralegal experience are encouraged to apply. We are also open to hiring and training a bright, motivated individual interested in learning about our practice and working on teams dedicated to providing excellent client service. Individuals who are looking to experience work in a law or professional services firm environment and who can commit to a minimum of two years of work with the Firm prior to attending law school are encouraged to apply. The position requires an in-office presence but includes flexibility for some remote work.

Primary duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing direct support for financial transaction closings by
  • Drafting and maintaining a closing checklist
  • Ordering and reviewing corporate records, title, lien and litigation searches and summarizing findings for review by attorneys
  • Distributing, receiving, reviewing, and inventorying drafts of transaction documents and other due diligence materials
  • Drafting basic closing documents such as resolutions, closing certificates, etc. and first drafts of primary transaction documents
  • Reviewing contracts and other materials and summarizing findings on specific questions
  • Preparing and distributing signature pages and closing sets
• Drafting and filing UCC financing statements
• Research in document management systems and online to find precedent documents, reports, legal memos, legislative materials, etc.
• Set up, organize, and maintain materials in online data rooms and databases
• Effectively communicate findings to and follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information in person or by phone with courtesy and tact
• Establish positive working relationships with coworkers; show initiative in seeking additional tasks to maintain steady workload

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree
• Interest in financial transactions and strong interpersonal, analytical, research and writing skills
• Commitment to client service
• Attention to detail (as evidenced by excellent grammar, spelling, typing, and proofreading) and the ability to work independently are critical
• Successful candidates will project professional presence, demonstrate flexibility in work situations, and be willing to accept constructive feedback
• Ability to work well under pressure while managing deadlines and multiple projects
• Demonstrated facility with Excel, Word and other document management programs is a plus
• Committed to following all Firm policies and information security protocols

In accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary for this California position is $60,000. The benefits overview for this position is available for review at the below link.

Benefits Overview

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be made based on qualifications for the position.

Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.