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Commercial Finance:

• Assist lawyers with initial drafts of loan documents.
• Ensure receipt of due diligence items; review and summarize.
• Assist in ordering and review of UCC Searches.
• Request and review entity documents for each entity involved in the transaction.
• Obtain certificates of good standing/certificates of existence.
• Review title work, obtain payoff statements, and obtain clearance of all title issues.
• Order surveys and commitments for lender's policy of title insurance.
• Assist in drafting closing instruction letters.
• Prepare and update closing checklists.
• Assist in drafting escrow instructions.
• Arrange for discharge and satisfaction of deed trust.
• Calendar significant dates for drafting documents, review, negotiations and closing.
• Experience with review of recorded CC&R documents a plus, but not required.
• Communicate transaction progress to team.

Bankruptcy:

• Assist with drafting and filing petitions, schedules, and proofs of claim.
• Assist with drafting, serving, and filing complaints in adversary proceedings.
• Assist with pre-judgment writs of attachment and post-judgment writs of execution.
• Attend court hearings with attorney to facilitate flow of documents and information.
• Substantive knowledge of Secretary of State’s websites, Corporate Master Forms, and filing with bankruptcy courts is required.
• Maintain calendar and track deadlines for filings and proceedings.
• Perform legal research, including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) searches.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent, quality work-product to both attorneys and clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision and to seek help when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will have a professional appearance. Strict adherence to confidentiality is required. Baccalaureate degree preferred. Certificate from well-accredited paralegal training program a plus.

We offer a competitive performance compensation and benefits package, including health and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Snell & Wilmer believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to conduct all employment-related activities without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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