Vela Wood is a boutique corporate law firm with a local feel and a global impact. We focus our practice in the areas of Venture Transactions, M&A, Gaming Law, Private Equity, and Fund Representation. We provide a full suite of services to our clients, with an emphasis on relationships, not time.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Paralegal to join

our team in our Dallas office. As a key member of our firm, you will play a

crucial role in providing paralegal support and will thrive in our fast-paced environment.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

Entity Formations & Maintenance

• Coordinating with clients to obtain requisite formation data.
• Drafting corporate governance documents.
• Submission of SOS filings (various states), including formations, conversions, mergers and foreign registrations via online platforms, fax-filing or mail, as required by each authority.
• Obtaining EINs online or via fax, as required.
• Submission of IRS filings, including 83(b) elections, 8822-B Change of Address/Change of Responsible Party, 2553 elections (where applicable).

Fund Closing Coordination

• Generate Excel investor signature trackers.
• Coordinate with clients and attorneys on document distribution and signature collection strategies.
• Collect signatures via DocuSign, using individual envelopes and utilize DocuSign’s “Templates” and “Bulk Send” functions for mass distribution, and DocuSign’s “Conditional Logic” functionality for investor accreditation.
• Coordinate with signers to answer questions relating to DocuSign and investor accreditation.

Document Management

• Maintain clean cloud-based file management client workspaces and folders.
• Assist attorneys with occasional cloud-based document management platform issues, including installation, configuration, and integration issues (primarily with Outlook and Workshare).
• Residual post-implementation of cloud-based document management platform file organization.

Document Drafting

• Word drafting and cleanup, including stripping documents, applying headings, styles, and outlines, and generating cross-references and TOCs.
• Proofreading.

E-filing

• Occasionally filing court documents via E-File, as needed.

Ideal experience and skills:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a paralegal working on corporate matters.
• Extensive experience in document drafting and management.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills – can interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Natural collaborator who works well with other team members to ensure seamless workflow and project coordination.

Here’s why we think you’ll love working for Vela Wood:

• Fun team culture, where we care about your interests and the time you spend at work, as well as at home.
• 4 ½ day work week.
• Excellent firm-paid medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Optional supplemental critical care and accident coverage through Aflac.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid Holidays and competitive PTO plan.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Work-abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized trips to Portugal and Spain, just in the last 2 years!
• Inspiring and approachable leadership team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person