The San Francisco office of Chapman and Cutler LLP seeks a Finance Paralegal to join its finance-focused practice. This individual will be responsible for handling a variety of projects intended to assist attorneys in negotiating and closing a variety of financial transactions. Candidates with transactional paralegal experience are encouraged to apply. We are also open to hiring and training a bright, motivated individual interested in learning about our practice and working on teams dedicated to providing excellent client service. Individuals who are looking to experience work in a law or professional services firm environment and who can commit to a minimum of two years of work with the Firm prior to attending law school are encouraged to apply. The position requires an in-office presence but includes flexibility for some remote work. Primary duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: · Providing direct support for financial transaction closings by o Drafting and maintaining a closing checklist o Ordering and reviewing corporate records, title, lien and litigation searches and summarizing findings for review by attorneys o Distributing, receiving, reviewing, and inventorying drafts of transaction documents and other due diligence materials o Drafting basic closing documents such as resolutions, closing certificates, etc. and first drafts of primary transaction documents o Reviewing contracts and other materials and summarizing findings on specific questions o Preparing and distributing signature pages and closing sets · Drafting and filing UCC financing statements · Research in document management systems and online to find precedent documents, reports, legal memos, legislative materials, etc. · Set up, organize, and maintain materials in online data rooms and databases · Effectively communicate findings to and follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information in person or by phone with courtesy and tact · Establish positive working relationships with coworkers; show initiative in seeking additional tasks to maintain steady workload Minimum qualifications are as follows: Bachelor’s degree Interest in financial transactions and strong interpersonal, analytical, research and writing skills Commitment to client service Attention to detail (as evidenced by excellent grammar, spelling, typing, and proofreading) and the ability to work independently are critical Successful candidates will project professional presence, demonstrate flexibility in work situations, and be willing to accept constructive feedback Ability to work well under pressure while managing deadlines and multiple projects Demonstrated facility with Excel, Word and other document management programs is a plus Committed to following all Firm policies and information security protocols To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants will be considered; however, the hiring decision will be based on qualifications for the position. Chapman and Cutler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.