Paralegal - Corporate Law

Lacy Katzen LLP is a medium-sized law firm in Rochester NY. We were founded almost 75 years ago by Leon Katzen and Herb Lacy. We are comprised of various practice groups including Litigation, Elder Law, Real Estate, Trust& Estate, Default Services, Family Law, and Corporate Law.

Lacy Katzen offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and paid holidays. We reward our employees with recognition, parties and events, continuous education opportunities, and growth opportunities. Lacy Katzen earned the Top Workplaces Award eight straight years!

Job Description

• Prepares and reviews legal documents including stock certificates, shareholder agreements, articles, lease agreements, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and other transaction documents.
• Prepares, monitors and completes checklists for banks, purchases, and sale closing transactions.
• Prepares and files documentation including state tax registrations and IRS forms.
• Prepares UCC filings and reviews and analyzes UCC and other searches.
• Researches and prepares documentation for the formation and maintenance of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Prepares and tracks paperwork for mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, amendments, withdrawals, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, unanimous written consents, and corporate resolutions.
• Compiles necessary data and prepares audit letters.
• Orders, reviews, and addresses exceptions to preliminary title reports and searches.
• Orders, researches, and reviews survey maps, legal descriptions, recorded easements, recorded declarations and restrictions, recorded vested deeds, recorded liens, business searches, title insurance fees, and recording fees for each County and State.
• Coordinates and reviews rundowns for construction loans.
• Prepares closing adjustments, statements, and checks.
• Prepares quit claim, warranty, executor?s, and bargain and sale deed packages.
• Maintains and organizes minute books.
• Prepares closing binders and CDs for bank closing transactions.
• Follows up with all post-closing requirements and curatives.

• Maintains client file and assist with closing file upon case completion.
• Assists with maintaining time entries and records on matters.
• Assists the accounting department in quarterly trust account audits.
• Follows billable hour policies, procedures, and goals.

We seek candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, facility with numbers, excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines and a commitment to client service. We are looking for a self-starter who is highly motivated, disciplined, and flexible.

Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00