Houston

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 opening for a full-time Office Services Coordinator in its Houston, Texas office.  The ideal candidate will be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as excellent computer skills, and have a proficiency in MS Outlook and basic typing skills.  

Responsibilities include Hospitality Services (assisting with events - ordering food, setting up, cleaning up; inventory of pantry items; stocking kitchens; reserving rooms);  Reception (answering phones, greeting clients and visitors, maintaining neatness of lobby/reception area and conference rooms); Facilities (assisting with small office moves, preparing offices for new employees, keeping office supply areas stocked); Mail Services (metering, sorting, distributing mail); Copy Services (copy, print, scan projects); Assist with other clerical duties as assigned as well as with special projects.

Qualifications Include:

Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers; Microsoft program knowledge- Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instruction of attorneys and staff and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Confidentiality. Exceptional client service skills. Working effectively within a group or independently.

Requirements:  Office administrative experience (law firm experience preferred but not required).  Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under deadlines; must be proficient in Microsoft office, most specifically Word and Excel; ability to communicate and follow instructions of office management, attorneys and other legal staff in a fast-paced demanding environment.  Must be willing to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily. 

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only 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, gender expression and marital status