What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at New Logo?
Gunster seeks a full-time Corporate Paralegal for its West Palm Beach office. Responsibilities include the formation, foreign qualification, conversion, merger, maintenance, and dissolution of business entities; drafting governance and tax documents (IRS Forms SS-4, 8832, and 2553); preparing and filing fictitious business name registrations; preparing and filing business tax registrations with the Florida Department of Revenue; preparing, filing, and maintaining municipal and county Business Tax Receipts; preparing responses to audit letter requests; drafting authorizing resolutions, partnership actions, and officer's/manager's certificates; researching state corporate statutes and securities laws; obtaining SEC EDGAR filer codes; drafting and filing SEC Form D and state blue sky notices; filing SEC Section 16 reports; and performing due diligence activities, including ordering and reviewing lien and litigation searches.
Candidates must have at least five years of relevant law firm experience. Florida Registered Paralegal certification is preferred. Experience with international business entity formation and maintenance, as well as Spanish-to-English translation skills, is preferred.
Why Gunster?
At Gunster, Florida's Law Firm for Leaders, excellence in service starts with an investment in our people. Since 1925, we've built a culture rooted in collaboration, servant leadership, and a genuine commitment to our clients and the communities we call home. With more than 340 attorneys and 350 dedicated professional staff across 13 offices statewide, we offer the sophistication of a large firm with a team-first environment where every person matters. Our commitment to our people has earned us consistent recognition by Florida Trend as one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Florida,” and we're proud that our professionals don't just build careers here—they thrive. Learn more at www.gunster.com.
Benefits & Perks
At Gunster, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth of our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Firm-paid life and disability insurance
- A strong wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid community service opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement to support professional development and career growth
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Annual holiday bonuses