What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Paralegal position at Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP?
Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal with 9 years of solid experience to join our Corporate and Commercial Transactions team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial financing
- Draft and review corporate governance documents, operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements
- Prepare and maintain corporate entity formations, foreign qualifications, and compliance filings
- Conduct UCC searches, filings, and due diligence reviews
- Manage transactional closings, including preparing closing checklists, coordinating deliverables, and handling post-closing matters
- Draft stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and ancillary deal documentation
- Assist in drafting promissory notes, security agreements, and corporate resolutions
- Research corporate records and compliance matters using public records and informational databases
Requirements:
- ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate
- Extensive experience with corporate transactions, entity management, and UCC matters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Clio, and online legal databases
- Strong understanding of corporate structures, financing transactions, and regulatory filings
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Notary Public certification is a plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Secured and Unsecured Transactions
- Entity Formations & Foreign Qualifications
- Stock Purchase Agreements & Asset Purchase Agreements
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Searches & Filings
- Due Diligence & Corporate Research
- Loan Documentation & Financing Transactions
- Corporate Resolutions & Board Meeting Minutes
- Orchestrating & Coordinating Closings
- Preparing & Maintaining Closing Binders
- Researching Online Public Records & Information Databases
- Experience working with Clio practice management software
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate transactional paralegal looking to join a sophisticated legal team. Please apply with a current resume for immediate and confidential consideration.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000