Paralegal - Corporate

About the role

Our firm is seeking a paralegal with experience in corporate or other transactional matters for a position in our business group. The employee must be capable of working in a fast‑paced environment with time‑sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare organizational documents, including entity formation, qualifications, articles of incorporation and dissolution, minute books, stock certificates, stock ledgers, unanimous consents and assignments for filing in various jurisdictions.
• Prepare board consents and stockholder consents, both organizational and transactional.
• Assist with preparation of documents required by regulatory bodies and government agencies, including Form D for SEC and state filings.
• Complete and file Form SS‑4s to obtain EINs and other tax‑related forms.
• Conduct research to assist attorneys in determining jurisdictions for qualification.
• Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications.
• Order lien searches and summarize results.
• Prepare and file statutory filings, including amendments, mergers, and dissolutions.
• Calculate Delaware franchise tax (both methods) and franchise tax for other jurisdictions (e.g., Illinois).
• Interact with clients, using discretion to handle matters independently or involving an attorney.
• Formulate solutions to problems such as good‑standing issues.
• Interface with corporate service providers regarding statutory registered agent services, including changing contact information.
• Develop processes to systematize administrative and organizational aspects of deals.
• Calendar and monitor key dates and deadlines; handle signature page distribution.
• Prepare closing certificates and closing files; order certified copies and good‑standing certificates.
• Identify and resolve problems independently.
• Prepare and file UCC statements, amendments and termination statements; review collateral descriptions.
• Assist with closings, including tracking signature pages, filling in dates, tracking final agreements, and providing general support.
• Prepare closing book index, assemble closing books, and assist in distribution.
• Handle distribution of original securities (e.g., stock certificates, unit certificates, notes).
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ complex corporate law and transactional paralegal experience, specifically on Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality legal services.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating multiple projects at once.
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Initiative to complete tasks and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined.

Other Requirements

• Extensive use of computer, telephone, printing, copying, faxing, and scanning equipment.
• Physical: occasional sitting, standing, talking, seeing, and hearing.
• Mental: ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• Work environment may include moderate noise level and occasional exposure to weather conditions while traveling.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Additional benefits available upon request

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 – $120,000, dependent on location and experience level.