What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Duane Morris LLP?
OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 900 attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.
SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys and clients with all aspects of commercial corporate transactions with a focus on project management while managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial finance, including lien, litigation, and judgment searches, UCC filings, and annual business report filings with state agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Draft, review and file corporate documents related to entity formations, foreign qualifications, amendments, and related state forms and filings.
- Assist attorneys in all phases of commercial finance transactions, from due diligence to post-closing integration; prepare, review, and coordinate documents related to mergers, acquisitions, purchase agreements, banking, loans, and regulatory applications.
- Conduct due diligence with UCC searches, summaries, and filings, and assist with regulatory filings as needed, including SEC filings.
- Manage and prepare closing details including memos, checklists, executing signature sets, organizing, and sending closing documents, and ensuring accurate documents are maintained.
- Work with all related parties to help identify and resolve issues prior to closing.
- Support post-closing activities including document organization and compliance tracking.
- Coordinate and manage data rooms, organize and review corporate documents, and prepare summaries.
- Provide administrative and transactional support to attorneys in connection with corporate and business transactions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and document management systems required.
- Strong attention to details and accuracy with drafting, compiling, and reviewing documents.
- Excellent organizational skills with time and project management; must be able to meet deadlines with concurrent projects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate or at least 3 years of equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
- Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
- 401k and Pension Plans
- Up to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
- Professional Development Training
- Fertility Support Benefits
- Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program
SALARY RANGE: $75,000-105,000/ annually
Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, professional background, and demonstrated qualifications
EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws. We also consider applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law. For assistance or reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 215-979-1224.
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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000