Corporate Paralegal

Law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support their attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare (and file, as applicable) organizational documents, foreign state qualifications, merger certificates, resolutions and UCC financing statements for corporations, general and limited partnerships and limited liability companies
• Obtain good standing certificates, certified documents and UCC and other lien searches from state agencies
• Prepare various documents related to transaction closings and coordinate execution of same
• Prepare post-transaction closing binders
• Prepare and maintain stock and option ledgers and related governance records (e.g. minutes, certificates, powers)
• Prepare and file annual reports in states where corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies are incorporated, organized or formed and/or are qualified to do business
• Assist in due diligence review, data room management and related organizational matters
• Prepare documents, checklists and spreadsheets for transactions such as financings, mergers conversions, dissolutions and acquisitions
• Prepare and obtain Federal Employer Identification Numbers with the IRS
• Maintain corporate files and databases
• Perform electronic research using internet-based research tools
• Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding the status of projects and deadlines, and inform attorneys of any issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Paralegal Certificate required
• Minimum of two years’ corporate experience at a law firm required
• Knowledge of various IRS filings (s-elections, q-sub elections, etc.) preferred
• Basic knowledge of ownership and management structures and formation process for LLCs and corporation
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PDF-based programs, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Secretary of State databases, particularly California and Delaware

Job Requirements: