Columbia

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate with four or more years of debt finance experience to join its thriving Financial Services Transaction practice. Specific experience representing lenders and borrowers on leveraged finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security agreements and other primary loan documents, as well as managing transaction closings and supervising junior associates and paralegals is preferred. Experience with mezzanine finance or other private credit funds is a plus. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as a strong understanding of acquisition financing, are sought to become a part of a nationally recognized financial services team. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your law school transcript.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Law Firm Experienced New Business Intake Specialist. This position reports directly to the New Business Intake Manager and will be part of the Revenue Services Department. The ideal candidate will have NBI Software experience, be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment. Candidate may reside in Atlanta, Baltimore, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Columbia, Ft. Lauderdale, Johnson City, Knoxville, Orlando, Raleigh, or Tallahassee areas. The position is remote other than in office work days on the 2nd and 4th mandatory Wednesdays of each month.

Essential duties and responsibilities will include:

1. 1. Performing functions leading to the production of conflict reports, client-matter openings, and edits
   2. Creating client-matter numbers, producing conflict reports to be distributed to the Centralized Conflicts Review Department
   3. Processing conflict reports for all potential new hires
   4. Reviewing client engagement letters
   5. Maintaining firm databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data
   6. Creating Excel spreadsheets for importing client-matter information and conflict parties
   7. Adhering to departmental policies and procedures are
   8. Research and answer questions for internal clients
   9. Handle other job-related duties including special projects as assigned by the New Business Intake Manager or Director of Revenue Services

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

1. 1. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
   2. Must be able to interact across departmental divisions
   3. Must have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and presentation competence
   4. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and balance multiple competing priorities
   5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
   6. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex problems and recommend and/or implement solutions
   7. Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both attorneys and staff
   8. Must be able to learn quickly, be flexible, and think strategically
   9. Must work well independently and in teams, share information, support colleagues, and encourage participation
   10. Should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure
   11. Should have a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail and accuracy
   12. Overtime may be required

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.