Allen & Overy Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over 30 countries all over the world. We’re built on the work of talented and motivated people, in a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of work for our clients. We operate at the forefront of the legal industry, and our deals and cases often make headline business news. With many of our partners and senior leadership acknowledged as leaders in their field, and with all our people demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism, we have a reputation for delivering excellence in all that we do. We’re thoughtful and inventive, and we’ve developed a culture in which difference and openness is positively valued, where people are free to be themselves. We’re one global team, supportive and collaborative but also ambitious and driven. Our capacity to combine these qualities and provide a setting in which our people can thrive is what makes us different. Department purpose and structure Our U.S. Securitization/ CLO team has deep and broad financing and capital markets experience, including securitizations of credit card receivables and other consumer finance receivables, automobile loans and leases, dealer floor-plan receivables, equipment financing, intellectual property, mutual fund fees, litigation settlement fees, distressed assets, trade receivables and all manner of collateralized loan obligation transactions, including broadly syndicated and middle-market CLOs, warehouses and bespoke asset portfolio financings. We operate seamlessly with a global network of market-leading securitization attorneys in major financial centers around the world to ensure smooth execution and up-to-the-minute cross-border regulatory advice. We are particularly proud of our ability to develop unique and creative solutions to address our clients’ concerns. Drawing on the expertise of our market-leading global structured finance, capital markets, leverage finance and regulatory practices, we are uniquely placed to advise market participants around the world on their transactions and the regulatory environment in which they operate. Role purpose The ICM-SEC paralegal is responsible for providing excellent client service, technical, and project support in accordance with A&O’s best practices. This role works under the guidance of the ICM-SEC partners and associates. Key relationships • ICM-SEC partners and associates • Fellow paralegal team members Context This role involves acting as a reliable point of contact as it relates to the ICM-SEC partners and associates. The paralegal support function is crucial to the day-to-day success of the business and this individual will play an essential part in this model. Role and responsibilities Assist attorneys on a vast array of projects and tasks, which include, but are not limited to: • Project management duties (e.g., oversight of administrative duties on multiple transactions) • Prepare legal documents (e.g. closing certificates, UCC filings, etc.) Prepare signature pages to transaction documents • Participation in the preparation and distribution of documents • Preparation for and attendance at closings, including assisting the client and attorneys during the closing • Preparation and filing of certificates of incorporation, by-laws, resolutions, and foreign qualifications of companies; • Create and maintain internal case databases • Cite-check and proofread documents and/or legal memoranda • Prepare binders of relevant documents • Interact with clients and service vendors Team This position reports directly to the ICM-SEC partners and associates, but also work closely with other members of staff, including but not limited to the wider paralegal teams. Key requirements • Bachelor’s degree required • Strong academic background • At least 3 years of relevant experience • Commitment to the practice for the foreseeable future The annualized base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law.