Paralegal (Banking Practice Area) - Chicago, United States - Binding Minds Inc

Binding Minds Inc

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Banking (mid-level) to join our Firm.

This position provides attorneys, members of the department and other professional staff with diversified, administrative and deal support by handling complex tasks and projects, with limited supervision, throughout all phases and aspects of Banking Practice Area work.

Handles complex projects with limited supervision.
Organizes and manages electronic and paper files.
Assists with the preparation of Banking Practice Area specific materials.
Assists with Banking Practice Area specific tasks and projects such as: assists with due diligence; handles UCC lien searches and filings; drafts and updates closing agendas, documents and signature pages, and compiles executed documents for closings; maintains electronic closing rooms; reviews and coordinates delivery of possessory collateral; prepares closing sets with respect to transactional closings.
Assists with Banking Practice Area specific internal initiatives.
Performs crossreference and defined terms checks, as needed.
Assists with utilizing DocuSign to obtain electronic signatures, as needed.
Serves as a Banking Practice Area specific resource and provides guidance to attorneys, members of the department and support staff.
Performs nonlegal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other Banking Practice Area specific websites.
Ensures that all files are maintained within departmentapproved protocols and case management systems and seeks to improve workflow regarding storage and recall of materials.
Maintains the integrity of client files.
Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
Manages Firm resources responsibly.
Regular and reliable inoffice presence.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.