Corporate Paralegal

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Actively contribute to corporate practice group initiatives, help find ways to improve the group and contribute to its success, and participate in on-going training programs;

 Prepare and file documents for entity formations, mergers, conversions, amendments, foreign qualifications and dissolutions in various jurisdictions

 Draft initial organization documents and company agreements

 Coordinate state filings and good standings

 Coordinate and review corporate searches

 Conduct corporate due diligence investigations, including on-line research of legal and non-legal data transactions

 Prepare corporate resolutions, including annual meetings, director and officer changes, related to transactional matters

 Prepare and organize closing documents, officer certificates, schedules and signature packages - 2 - NYC#: 475417.1

 Assist with corporate minute book maintenance and other entity lifecycle document preparation

 Prepare and file final annual reports in connection with conversions, mergers and dissolution

 Prepare and file UCC financing statements

 Prepare and file IRS forms (SS-4, 8832, 2553, 2848, W-9, 8821, 8822-B)

 Prepare and file SEC forms ID and D

 Prepare audit response letters

 Perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

 1-2 years of experience at a Corporate Law Firm

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote)

 Ability to analyze, summarize and organize documents carefully and with attention to detail

 Ability to work both independently and as a team player

 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and courteously

 Ability to perform high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

 Proactive in the search for solutions and the next steps

 Available to work outside regular hours on occasion and comfortable working in a fast-paced, transactional environment