What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at City Personnel?
Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys and staff with corporate formation, contract preparation, and commercial real estate transactions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, manages competing deadlines effectively, and takes pride in producing accurate work and handling every detail from start to finish.
Compensation & Highlights:
- Location: Cranston, RI
- Salary: Available upon request
- Direct hire, permanent
Responsibilities of the Corporate Paralegal:
- Draft organizational and incorporation documents and complete state filings, including EINs, S-Elections, certified Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, and Tax Letters of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
- Draft and review contracts and leases, and prepare and review documents for commercial real estate purchases, sales, financings, and asset purchases.
- Coordinate transactions from start to finish by requesting UCC, judgment, and lien searches, preparing closing binders, and completing post-closing work.
- Prepare and finalize corporate minute books, scan them into the file, and keep the corporate database current.
- Manage calendars and time-sensitive deadlines, draft correspondence, track billable hours, and handle proofreading, filing, mail, and other administrative duties.
Qualifications of the Corporate Paralegal:
- Corporate paralegal experience with entity formation, commercial real estate transactions, and state filings.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- High standards of confidentiality and professionalism when working with clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with comfort working independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with strong typing and telephone skills.
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