Paralegal Tier III – Bankruptcy – (Hybrid Schedule) at Reed Smith LLP

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures provides legal/general support to the firm's attorneys and their clients. Must be familiar with and observe the firm's established policies and guidelines. Must maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the firm's and outside counsel), support staff, clients and vendors. Observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Essential Functions
• Experience in drafting basic filings for bankruptcy court
• Experience in drafting basic bankruptcy schedules and claims
• Experience drafting basic conveyance documents
• Knowledge of bankruptcy proceedings
• Experience with UCC searches and review of other similar public records;
• Experience with formation of corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships, including preparation of formation documents, bylaws, organizational minutes and obtaining EIN’s;
• Experience in Corporate Due Diligence;
• Experience with the preparation and filing of corporate filings and UCC financing statements;
• Experience in the preparation of documents in connection with transactional closings such as secretary and officer certificates, closing agenda, obtaining good standing certificates and certified charter documents;
• Ability to do initial drafts of basic corporate documents and various agreements and prepare closing checklists;
• Experience with obtaining lien and judgement searches, helping to determine proper location for searches and summarizing search results as needed;
• Experience in analyzing due diligence documents for acquisition and real estate finance transactions;
• Experience in organizing and assisting with closings including review of settlement statements;
• Perform all the necessary follow-up for all post closing matters, including finalizing of closing binders;
• Experience in dealing with multi-state loan/acquisition transactions;
• Highly motivated and a self-starter;
• Ability to interact well with attorneys, staff and clients;
• Ability to review pleadings to track status of cases and determine and calendar deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills re: case and/or project management;
• Organize files and maintain documentation, i.e., discovery materials, depositions notices, deposition exhibits and summaries;
• Experience with preparing subpoenas and deposition notices and set up;
• Familiar with database and litigation software packages, i.e., Excel, Relativity, Case Notebook, a plus;
• Ability to assist attorneys in preparing correspondence, documents, motions and pleadings;
• Familiarity with E-filings in various federal and local state courts;
• Ability to assist attorneys with trial and/or arbitration preparation and attend trials and/or arbitrations;
• Ability to work and learn independently;
• Knowledge of Federal and Local State Civil Procedure Rules;
• Familiarity with cite checking and blue booking is a plus; and
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills

This position is not limited to the functions and skills listed on this description and responsibilities may be revised as needed.
Essential FunctionsAdditionally, access to our U.S. offices will be limited to personnel who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. If you believe that you require an accommodation to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please let us know at the time of your interview so that a reasonable accommodation can be discussed.

Requirements

Condition of Employment:

All personnel designated as office-based, hybrid or flexible under the Firm’s Flexible Work Policy are required as a condition of their employment to have had the initial series of COVID-19 vaccinations, meaning either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson. This policy applies to all U.S. partners and employees, regardless of full-time, part-time, temporary, exempt, non-exempt, or any other status or classification.

If you believe that you require an accommodation or exemption to this policy because of a medical, religious or other reason, please discuss with the recruiter so that a reasonable accommodation can be considered.

Education: Undergraduate degree and paralegal certificate required; will consider candidate with comparable relevant experience in lieu of a paralegal certificate.

Experience: Paralegal with at least 7 - 10+ years of transactional and finance legal experience needed.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels. Ability to organize and prioritize issues and workload. The ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision. Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities. Exercising independent judgment and initiative.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment, such as, telephone, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine and so on.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions:Works in a typical office setting. Often called upon to work overtime. Willingness and capacity to occasionally travel to off-site locations.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.