Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Proofread prospectuses and offering memorandums, forms and other documents.
- Assist with DTC issuer letters and interact with DTC as needed for deal settlement.
- Draft and file UCC financing statements.
- Prepare signature pages.
- Order and review lien searches and corporate organizational documents.
- Manage and organize documents and files related to complex finance transactions.
- Assist with closings by assembling finalized transactional and legal documents.
- Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
- Perform any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned for the efficient functioning of the Department and the Firm.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- A demonstrated ability to work in a professional office setting.
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other employees.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and PDF software required; experience with iManage, Workday, iTimekeep, Box and DocuSign preferred.
Additional Job Description
At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $62,500.00 to $84,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.
Location(s)
New YorkTime Type
Full timeDechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a professional office setting
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to think critically and analytically under pressure
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF software
- Minimum annual billing target of 1500 earning hours
- Experience with iManage, Workday, iTimekeep, Box and DocuSign
What We Do
Dechert is a global law firm focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands. We excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters. In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways that are faster, sharper and leaner without compromising excellence. We are relentless in serving our clients – delivering the best of the firm to them with entrepreneurial energy and seamless collaboration in a way that is distinctively Dechert. © 2021 Dechert LLP. All rights reserved. This information should not be considered as legal opinions on specific facts or as a substitute for legal counsel. It is provided by Dechert LLP as a general informational service and may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Dechert practices as a limited liability partnership or limited liability company other than in Dublin and Hong Kong.
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