Legal Assistant - Debt Finance

White and Case
US - New York - New York
July 1, 2024
Administration

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market.
We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most.
We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries.
It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.
And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence.
Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world.
Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

Debt Finance Legal Assistants work under the supervision of Debt Finance attorneys in providing legal services to clients.
Their responsibilities vary depending upon the practice group to which they are assigned.
They may also work with other personnel (e.g.
other legal assistants, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, librarians, Professional Support Lawyers, Marketing professionals, practice assistants, copy center, mailroom, etc.) at the Firm in delivering legal services to clients.
Debt Finance Legal Assistants will be requested to perform other duties as required.

Duties and Accountabilities

In addition to the duties described in the Position Summary, Debt Finance legal assistants are required to assist Debt Finance legal teams on an as-needed basis.
Legal assistants will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of corporate representation and transactional matters.
This will be achieved by attending legal assistant training sessions, corporate practice group and section seminars, database training sessions and through general on-the-job experience.
Such work may include:

Become familiar with the legal and factual issues of matters
Utilize a variety of resources including on line sources to perform factual and legal research
Organize, maintain and distribute files/documents as requested
Coordinate closings and post-closing aspects of transaction (coordinate logistics of on line and in person closings, prepare closing sets, and oversee E-Bible creation)
Liaise with corporate service providers for entity search requests
Draft standard closing documents (receipts, officer's certificates)
Prepare schedules and tables to agreements
Prepare initial drafts of closing checklists
Perform searches, prepare and track filings under the Uniform Commercial Code (using technology based resources and outside service bureaus)
Conduct definition checks, cross reference checks and editing of documents using applicable software
Contact clients, attorneys, service organizations and other professionals in connection with transactions, with the approval of the supervising attorney
Proofread and blackline documents, including familiarity with Workshare software
Develop knowledge of software programs to perform work, e.g.
iManage, Legalkey, Excel, Bloomberg Law, Worksite, Intralinks, Lexis/Nexis, Securities Mosaic.
Litera, Luminence
Create databases, charts, graphs, tables, etc.
for analysis of data
Process invoices related to vendor services contracted on behalf of a client or attorney
Prepare daily time entries and submit weekly overtime reports for services performed.
Partner with legal assistant manager and/or director of legal assistants to formulate yearly goals.
Develop a plan of action to achieve yearly goals.
Utilize firm technology resources to enhance work product delivered to clients.

Qualifications

Four year college degree with a minimum G.P.A.
of 3.5
Strong academic background
Clear and concise writing skills
Good verbal communication skills
Related work and/or internship experience
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours
Basic knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity and competency with technology
Ability to follow through on projects
Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
Ability to work with and liaise with colleagues in other internal departments (e.g., Office Services, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, Research & Information Services, Operations, Practice Assistants, Document Services, etc.)
Excellent professional and personal references
Excellent judgment
High ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed
Foreign language skills a plus

Location and Reporting

This role is based in the New York office.
This role reports to the Manager of Corporate Legal Assistants

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact .
@whitecase.com .

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave).
Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion.
Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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