Are you a self-starter with a high level of initiative and drive? Do you enjoy working with smart, dynamic and collaborative teams? Are you looking for a position where you can gain legal experience? If so, then this opportunity is for you.

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Structured Finance Paralegal. The position will be based in the New York or Washington, D.C. office.

What Will You Do? As a Paralegal, you will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by drafting documents and coordinating with transaction participants. Requisite skills are accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency. You will provide assistance to others in all aspects of finance work, focusing on the organization and maintenance of documents and transactional information.

You will perform a wide array of tasks, including but not limited to:

Coordinating the various structured finance transactions from inception to closing.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, e.g., preparing signature pages for agreements, officers' certificates, consents and working group lists.
• Drafting transaction agreements and the related annexes, exhibits and schedules; closing certificates and legal opinions.
• Preparing and filing UCC financing statements, amendments and terminations and performing simple UCC searches through outside vendors or on-line services.
• Acting as liaison with the client and any outside entities such as government agencies, corporations, vendors and other law firms to facilitate transactions.
• Conducting final page-checking of final documents.
• Assisting with closing by drafting closing checklists, preparing and assembling closing files, DTC letters, obtaining good-standing certificates and attending pre-closings and closings.
• Preparing and distributing closing transcripts.
• Following up with clients and other parties to ensure delivery of complete documentation required for closing binders.
• Performing other tasks as required and other related duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferable but not required.
• Strong academic background and leadership ability as demonstrated through extra-curricular activities and work experience is required.
• Demonstrated detail-attentiveness, excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exhibit aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures.
• Strong time management skills, and ambition to work in a dynamic, shared environment are essential; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically within a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn any practice related software.
• Prior experience in business or law office is desirable.
• Ability to be flexible with your work schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the eighth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2023 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• New York City $51,000 - $67,000
• National $46,000 - $60,000

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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