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For Applicants Residing in California: Snell & Wilmer takes the privacy of the personal information that we collect from you during the employment application process seriously. In compliance with California’s Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”), we are providing you with our Privacy Notice for California Residents and our general Privacy Policy. As required by the CCPA, our notice describes the categories of personal information we collect (or may collect) from you as well as our use and disclosure of that personal information. Please review this Notice and our Privacy Policy. By providing your personal information to as part of the recruitment or application process, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by Snell & Wilmer consistent with this Notice. By clicking “consent” or “I accept”, you acknowledge that you read and agree to Snell and Wilmer L.L.P.: Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents located at swlaw.com . Paralegal Assistant Job Details: Snell & Wilmer is seeking a Paralegal Assistant to provide essential support to Paralegals and Attorneys within the Commercial Finance practice group in the Salt Lake City office . This role will support attorneys and paralegals on a variety of commercial finance matters, including the preparation and organization of transaction documents, due diligence, closing processes, and ongoing file and document management. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Transaction & Document Management: Prepare, organize, maintain, and electronically file documents related to commercial finance transactions, ensuring files are complete, accurate, and accessible. • Transaction Support: Assist attorneys and paralegals with the preparation, assembly, and distribution of loan and financing documents and other transaction-related materials. • Due Diligence Support: Assist with gathering, organizing, and reviewing due diligence materials and identifying missing or outstanding information. • Closing Support: Assist with coordinating and preparing materials for commercial finance closings, including organizing closing checklists, signature pages, exhibits, and other transaction documents. • Document Preparation & Quality Control: Prepare and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and transaction materials for accuracy, formatting, completeness, and compliance with firm standards. • File & Data Management: Maintain electronic and physical files, track transaction documents, and deadlines, and ensure documents are properly saved and organized in accordance with firm procedures. • Client & Team Coordination: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, paralegals, clients, lenders, borrowers, and other parties involved in transactions to facilitate the timely completion of matters. • Research & Information Gathering: Assist attorneys and paralegals with gathering information from public records, online databases, and other resources as needed to support commercial finance matters. Experience and Qualifications: • Education: Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program (or a combination of education and experience), preferred. • Commercial/Transactional Experience: Experience supporting a transactional, corporate, real estate, banking, finance, or similar legal practice is preferred. • Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality, error-free work. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other parties. • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use firm-specific software and document management systems. • Independence & Initiative: A self-starter who can work independently with appropriate supervision while proactively seeking assistance and clarification when needed. • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff while providing responsive and professional support. Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging . We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Must-haves

Snell & Wilmer takes the privacy of the personal information that we collect from you during the employment application process seriously. In compliance with California’s Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”),
we are providing you with our Privacy Notice for California Residents and our general Privacy Policy. As required by the CCPA, our notice describes the categories of personal information we collect (or may collect)
from you as well as our use and disclosure of that personal information. Please review this Notice and our Privacy Policy. By providing your personal information to as part of the recruitment or application process,
you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by Snell & Wilmer consistent with this Notice.
By clicking “consent” or “I accept”, you acknowledge that you read and agree to Snell and Wilmer L.L.P.:
Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents located at https://www.swlaw.com/legal/privacy-policy .
The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Transaction & Document Management: Prepare, organize, maintain, and electronically file documents related to commercial finance transactions, ensuring files are complete, accurate, and accessible.
Transaction Support: Assist attorneys and paralegals with the preparation, assembly, and distribution of loan and financing documents and other transaction-related materials.
Due Diligence Support: Assist with gathering, organizing, and reviewing due diligence materials and identifying missing or outstanding information.
Closing Support: Assist with coordinating and preparing materials for commercial finance closings, including organizing closing checklists, signature pages, exhibits, and other transaction documents.
Document Preparation & Quality Control: Prepare and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and transaction materials for accuracy, formatting, completeness, and compliance with firm standards.
File & Data Management: Maintain electronic and physical files, track transaction documents, and deadlines, and ensure documents are properly saved and organized in accordance with firm procedures.
Research & Information Gathering: Assist attorneys and paralegals with gathering information from public records, online databases, and other resources as needed to support commercial finance matters.
Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality, error-free work.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and other parties.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use firm-specific software and document management systems.
Independence & Initiative: A self-starter who can work independently with appropriate supervision while proactively seeking assistance and clarification when needed.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff while providing responsive and professional support.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Education: Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program (or a combination of education and experience), preferred.
Commercial/Transactional Experience: Experience supporting a transactional, corporate, real estate, banking, finance, or similar legal practice is preferred.

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