Paralegal, Corporate

About the role

Ballard Spahr, a national law firm with over 750 lawyers in 19 offices, seeks a corporate paralegal to support the Business and Transactions Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law and business transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers and acquisitions practice
• Act as liaison with clients and attorneys; respond to client requests for information and materials; coordinate with clients on case-related documents
• Prepare closing documentation, including drafting, organizing, proofreading, and assembling documents
• Prepare mergers and acquisitions documents, venture capital and other financing documents, general corporate documents, including corporate approvals
• Prepare applications to state and federal regulators
• Conduct, organize, review, and summarize due diligence documents, including preparation of due diligence checklists, coordinating and tracking receipt of due diligence documents and preparation of disclosure schedules and related documents
• Prepare closing checklists and track closing related items, and perform post-closing follow-up as needed
• Keep a daily time record accurately describing the work performed and the amount of time expended on various matters for accountability and client billing purposes and maintain accurate records of hours worked for payroll purposes; track monthly hours and productivity

Requirements

• Paralegal experience, preferably 10 years, including corporate paralegal experience
• Four-year college degree and paralegal certificate preferred
• Intermediate-level skills working with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software
• Able to work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. Proactive self-starter who demonstrates the ability to perform with minimal attorney supervision. Able to anticipate problems and issues, and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions, and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities along with research, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively work in a multi-office, culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Interpersonal: Show genuine sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of others. Treat others with respect, professionalism, and consideration. Handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism.

Skills

• Intermediate-level skills working with Microsoft Office applications, document management systems, and time-keeping software

Benefits

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Continuous learning opportunities
• Variety of career growth paths
• Inclusive Business Resource Groups
• Impactful contributions to developing industry-leading solutions

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not accept resumes from search firms for this position.