Paralegal - Capital Markets

$52,500 - $57,500/Yr

Dentons - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Dentons US LLP is seeking an entry-level full-time Capital Markets Paralegal to support the New York Capital Markets Practitioners and the national Capital Markets Practice Group. This role involves ongoing communication with attorneys, clients, and other parties, as well as overseeing transaction closings and preparing necessary documentation. The position is designed for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the New York Capital Markets Practitioners and the national Capital Markets Practice Group.
• Oversee and coordinate transaction closings.
• Assist attorneys in reviewing, organizing, obtaining, and preparing closing documentation.
• Assemble and distribute all post-closing documentation to transaction parties.
• Fulfill requests and field questions from clients and transaction parties.
• Maintain all records for completed transactions.
• Prepare and ensure timely filing of UCC financing statements and continuations.
• Conduct pre-closings and coordinate execution of closing documents.
• Maintain transaction files and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Superior client service and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to interact productively with all levels of lawyers and team members
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters
• Strong computer technical skills and ability to learn new software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF creation tools
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance