Corporate & Securities Paralegal
Maslon LLP is seeking a mid-level Corporate and Securities Paralegal with a minimum 5 years experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform assignments in support of attorneys.
- Prepare documents for entity formations, mergers, and dissolutions.
- Prepare written actions and amendments, and maintain entity ownership records.
- Draft secretaries’ certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of UCCs.
- Prepare stock option agreements and stock certificates, and maintain stock ledgers.
- Prepare applications for federal employer identification numbers.
- Prepare documents to qualify entities in other states.
- Research and analyze facts in connection with preparation of other related documents as requested by attorneys.
- Assist with due diligence for business transactions.
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper files.
- Prepare firm responses to audit letter requests for clients’ entities.
- Maintain calendar of entity annual filings and actions for which firm is responsible.
- Direct written and oral communication with clients.
- Proofread and edit documents.
- Maintain tickler system.
- Record time accurately for billing purposes.
- Process and file invoices as directed by attorneys.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience.
- Knowledge of and experience in a corporate transactional practice area.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading and editing.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to organize and maintain electronic and paper files.
- Ability to prioritize and manage projects, and remain calm and on task under pressure.
- Intermediate to advanced software skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree with a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited program, or extensive experience in the practice area.
- Securities experience a plus.
Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to debra.hartfiel@maslon.com.