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

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

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

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