Job Description
Corporate Law Firm
DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, seeks a highly organized, detail oriented individual with the excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients and outside vendors. The ideal candidate will handle the large volumes of work associated with each matter, case or transaction, and will work well under deadlines.
Under the supervision of attorneys, prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.
Prepares and files UCC Financing Statements; performs UCC searches and processes UCC filings.
Prepares and organizes documents for transactions.
Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures.
Prepares closing books.
Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents.
Reviews and downloads court dockets and bankruptcy filings.
Drafts notices, proposed orders, affidavits and other filings.
Prepares fee applications, proofs of claim, petitions, schedules and statements.
Job Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in Chapter 11, bankruptcy proceedings, and out of court restructuring required. Experience with legal software as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 3500 lawyers in 67 offices located in 29 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual.
DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid time off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.
DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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