4748 - Paralegal - Bankruptcy

The Paralegal is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the practice area within established administrative procedures. This position will also guide junior paralegals in all aspects of the practice area. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: New York City, NY

• Understand the flow of the transaction, various documents, their purpose and various entity structures.
• Perform a detailed review of transaction documents and demonstrates the ability to spot and raise potential issues.
• Prepare resolutions and annual minutes.
• Assist with corporate governance.
• Research and analyze blue sky laws.
• Review and edit transactional documents.
• Prepare disclosure checklists and maintain closing checklists.
• Responsible for post-closing actions.
• Prepare closing binders and prepare electronic closing binders.
• Understand the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.
• Prepare UCC filings and exibits based upon transactional documents.
• Prepare analysis of UCC/Lien/Litigation/Judgement search results for attorney and client review.
• Knowledge of Apostille or Authentication requirements for use of documents in foreign countries.
• Prepare Stock Certificates and Legends based upon transaction documents.
• Review cap tables and ability to prepare simple cap tables.
• Draft ancillary agreements.
• Manage due diligence databases and extranet sites.
• Complete projects within given deadlines.
• Work independently on activities, functioning as a second or third year associate.
• Guide and manage the work of junior paralegals on tasks and coordinate some project workflows.
• Provide training in aspects of the practice area.
• Attend team and client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 10+ years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• High degree of analytical reasoning and ability to analyze facts and information.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate formations, amendments, conversions, mergers, withdrawals and dissolutions in multi-jurisdictions and for various entity types.
• Efficient in analyzing statuses, rules and administrative laws (state and federal).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient is all aspects of the practice area.
• Expert knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, other office applications.
• Expect use of external websites and legal research tools (i.e. Westlaw/Lexis).

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• New York, NY: $85,000 to $145,750

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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