Corporate Paralegal

Description/Job Summary

The Paralegal is responsible for performing a broad variety of work during all phases of various transactions within their specific practice area. This role works under the supervision and direction of an experienced attorney.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents, due diligence review and related tasks
• Complete forms required for the formation/dissolution/amendment and qualification of corporations, LLC's and partnerships
• Organize and maintain electronic files, and paper files where necessary
• Organize and maintain due diligence documents
• Perform due diligence searches including UCC searches and status of entity searches
• Utilize and manage electronic databases
• Proofread, organize and track documents; prepare closing sets following completion of a transaction of necessary documents; organize and distribute post-closing documents
• Assist with document/information gathering, exhibit preparation, logistics and coordination of items received
• Prepare and circulate signature pages to oil and gas mortgage documents
• Assist firm's landman in preparation of lease and well exhibits for mortgages/deeds of trust
• Assist firm's landman in reviewing oil and gas reserve data and mortgage and title information
• After completion of a transaction:
  • Assemble, organize and record documentation in records of counties and parishes
  • Assist in the filing of UCC Financing Statements in various states and if necessary, counties
  • Prepare and update Recording Schedules for transactions and create and distribute CD's of all recorded documents for transactions, as needed
• Stay current on mortgage and UCC filing requirements in various states
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Experience recording documents in county records
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel
• Proficiency with Internet research and legal research databases
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high pressure environment with attention to details and deadlines
• Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to work late as needed
• Ability to commute to and work from downtown office a minimum of 4 days per week

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of iManage strongly preferred
• Notary Public for the State of Texas
• Knowledge of oil and gas terminology, legal principles and practices acquired through formal training or its equivalent a plus

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a Corporate/Transactional practice, including Energy

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree required

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