Legal Assistants Coordinator – Finance
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)
UCC Legal Assistant will draft and review UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements, review lien search results and work with Davis Polk’s Finance team and third-party vendors to coordinate filings and searches.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft and review UCC financing statements
- Perform lien searches and prepare lien search summaries
- Assist with reviewing perfection certificates and schedules to security documents
- Maintain and organize client documents and filings
- Obtain charter documents and good-standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
- Assist attorneys with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing transactions
- Coordinate with internal and external working groups to facilitate transaction execution
- Experience with corporate service providers’ UCC platforms
- Ability to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical spelling, and grammatical errors
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required.
- At least 3 years’ experience preferred.
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.