Entry-Level Transaction Clerk
Are you a self-starter with high levels of initiative and drive, willing to work hard to gain experience with corporate transactions in a major international law firm? Orrick has an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Transaction Clerk with its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice (MAPE). This position will be based out of the Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Miami, or New York offices.
Responsibilities
- Provide general assistance in coordinating transactions from inception to closing
- Use AI-enabled and other legal technology to review and analyze a variety of corporate documents in the context of acquisitions and dispositions
- Support attorneys and other legal professionals in the formation of business entities and help in preparing other corporate legal documents
- Manage schedules and timelines to help ensure a deal is progressing efficiently
- Assist with the organization of documents for transactions and various other administrative tasks relating to the transactions
- Assist with closing preparation and provide general assistance at closing, including preparing closing documents, preparing signature pages, maintaining closing checklist, and indexing and handling closing document files
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, including thoughtful communication with clients and other team members
- Work in coordination with other departments and individuals in the firm
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required with a strong academic background or a combination of education and work experience
- Prior legal experience is useful but not required
- Prior office experience or experience with contracts and corporate operations is helpful but not required
- Willingness to maintain an intense and flexible work schedule (evenings and weekends may often be required in the context of a client engagement)
- Strong organizational skills and intense attention to details, with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a dynamic working environment
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to become familiar with the procedures, terminology and documents relating to complex transactions
- Ability to work in a forward-thinking team environment
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong time-management skills
- A passionate desire to work in the legal industry is a must!
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position: New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $55,000 - $71,000 Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $52,000 - $70,000. All Other US Locations $50,000 - $64,000 Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.