Corporate Paralegal (Hybrid)

The Corporate Paralegal will provide paralegal support primarily to the corporate attorneys in the New York office as well as providing support to the Corporate & Securities section across the firm, as needed.

This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and assist with closings and client meetings.
• Prepare drafts of closing agenda, corporate resolutions, closing certificates, assignments, releases and bills of sale for attorney review.
• Assemble, catalogue and assist attorneys in analyzing due diligence.
• Order and assist attorneys in analyzing UCC, Tax Lien, and Litigation Searches.
• Order Certificates of Good Standing and certified documents and documentation for closings, agreement representations and back-up documentation for legal opinions.
• Maintain corporate and stock records.
• Prepare drafts of and file SEC, Blue Sky and UCC filings.
• Prepare drafts of and file entity formation documents for profit and non-profit corporations, limited liability companies, business trusts and limited partnerships including: Certificates of Formation, Certificates of Limited Partnership, Articles/Certificates of Incorporation, By-Laws, Initial Action by Incorporator, Initial Director Action, Stock Subscription Agreements, Stock Certificates, Applications for Employer Identification Number, Foreign Qualifications and related documents.
• Prepare drafts of and file annual reports.
• Prepare drafts of and file documents for qualifications, mergers, conversions and dissolutions.
• Process audit letters.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience preferably in a mid to large law firm environment.