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Corporate Paralegal
Job Summary:
The Corporate Paralegal supports the Corporate Practice Group by assisting attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of corporate transactions. This role is responsible for preparing and managing corporate documentation, conducting due diligence, coordinating transaction closings, maintaining corporate records, handling regulatory filings, and supporting attorneys with legal research and client matters. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys throughout all stages of corporate transactions.
- Prepare and maintain legal documents required for corporate transactions.
- Support due diligence reviews and organize transaction materials.
- Coordinate transaction closings, including:
- Managing signature page packages
- Preparing closing checklists
- Tracking transaction deliverables
- Assembling electronic and physical closing books
- Prepare and file corporate and securities filings, including:
- Form D filings
- State Blue Sky filings
- Review subscription agreements related to private placements.
- Maintain investor tracking documentation.
- Prepare, review, and file UCC financing statements.
- Conduct and analyze:
- UCC searches
- Lien searches
- Litigation searches
- Good standing certificate requests
- Handle business entity formation, maintenance, and related state filings.
- Prepare organizational documents, resolutions, officer certificates, and corporate governance documents.
- Conduct routine legal and factual research.
- Prepare legal reports and supporting documentation.
- Communicate directly with clients, government agencies, and third-party service providers.
- Maintain accurate legal records and document management systems.
- Train and provide guidance to junior paralegals or support staff.
- Perform additional legal and administrative assignments as needed.