Corporate Paralegal

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•Torrance, CA

5d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Corporate Legal Paralegals assist attorneys in various stages of corporate transactions. They provide a vital service in preparing and verifying necessary documents to comply with local and national regulations.

Requirements

Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
Must be punctual and reliable
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications as needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and business services, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients documentation and information
College degree with a strong academic record
AA degree and Paralegal certificate with a strong academic record
Minimum 2 years’ relevant legal experience

Nice To Haves

Law degree not essential but would be considered a plus

Responsibilities

Draft correspondence and documentation under lawyer supervision
Assist with due diligence matters by organizing and reviewing documents; assist and manage virtual data rooms with deal team
Revise, proofread and distribute draft agreements and other transactional documents
Prepare, distribute and collect signature pages
Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
Assist lawyers at transaction pre-closings and closings
Gather, organize and maintain precedent collections
Conduct factual research assignments and draft memoranda
Assist with the compilation and creation of capital market tables, checks and revisions
Coordinate with internal and external working groups to facilitate transactions execution
Coordinate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, state corporate departments and stock exchanges