Corporate Paralegal
About The Position
The Orlando Office of national, AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking qualified applicants for an experienced Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Paralegal. We are seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing corporate formation documents, including bylaws, operating agreements, organizational consents, board and shareholder minutes, and written consents. They will also handle corporate amendments, withdrawals, mergers, conversions, and dissolution documents. Additionally, this role involves preparing and filing fictitious name applications while ensuring compliance with publication requirements. The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for drafting and submitting IRS forms, such as EIN applications and S-Election forms, to the Internal Revenue Service. They will maintain corporate minute books, issue stock and membership interest certificates, and keep accurate stock ledgers. The role also includes preparing and filing corporate annual reports with government agencies. Further responsibilities include assisting with corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, supporting the preparation of disclosure schedules, and maintaining closing checklists. The candidate will help with data production, organize and maintain data rooms, and handle the preparation and filing of UCC financing statements while conducting UCC/lien searches. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in corporate law to contribute to a dynamic legal team.
Requirements
- At least three years of relevant experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm setting, with a solid understanding of corporate practice and procedures
- High level of accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong technology and analytical abilities, with the ability to analyze and interpret information in transactional and corporate documents
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong sense of accountability
- Ownership of projects
- Proactive approach to resolving issues
- Ability to assess information, anticipate potential issues and outcomes, and make sound decisions
- Capable of managing multiple requests, prioritizing tasks effectively, and meeting deadlines
- Strong client service orientation
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work overtime when necessary
Nice To Haves
- A four-year degree from an accredited college or university, along with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
- Florida Registered Paralegals
Responsibilities
- Preparing corporate formation documents, including bylaws, operating agreements, organizational consents, board and shareholder minutes, and written consents
- Handling corporate amendments, withdrawals, mergers, conversions, and dissolution documents
- Preparing and filing fictitious name applications while ensuring compliance with publication requirements
- Drafting and submitting IRS forms, such as EIN applications and S-Election forms, to the Internal Revenue Service
- Maintaining corporate minute books
- Issuing stock and membership interest certificates
- Keeping accurate stock ledgers
- Preparing and filing corporate annual reports with government agencies
- Assisting with corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions
- Supporting the preparation of disclosure schedules
- Maintaining closing checklists
- Helping with data production
- Organizing and maintaining data rooms
- Handling the preparation and filing of UCC financing statements while conducting UCC/lien searches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
