What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at DarrowEverett LLP?
General Summary
DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Corporate Paralegal with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Maintaining and filing corporate records, including resolutions, board of directors changes, annual reports, etc.
- Coordinating and receiving board and committee signatures for documents and materials.
- Creating documents related to new corporate entity formations.
- Maintaining the intellectual property portfolio.
- Producing documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates.
- Providing contract support for standard corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, and independent contractor agreements.
- Providing administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, formations, and dissolutions.
- Working with other members of the legal team on special projects and initiatives.
- Overseeing the contract process, including planning, collaboration, negotiation, and execution.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred; Paralegal certificate preferred.
- 4-7 years of corporate paralegal experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software