Paralegal Specialist - Corporate

DLA Piper•Reston, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Paralegal Specialist - Corporate, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives , under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors. Location This position is located in our Reston office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and solid understanding of practice area processes, procedures, rules and regulations.
Handles substantive projects, cases and transactions under the direction of a lawyer.
Strong organizational skills demonstrate efficiency within practice areas.
Provides guidance and is a resource for new associates.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment for resolution.
Conducts fact gathering and analyzes information.
Strong writing skills and ability to draft complex legal documents.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
Solid technical skills are necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters.
Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm.
Must be able to manage large volumes of documents and data in order to review, organize and maintain document databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to locate and research information applicable to a particular matter, person, regulation, transaction, through online research, document review and due diligence.
Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment.
Possesses advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures.
Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statues, regulations and other legal authorities.
Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm’s practice groups.
Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
Demonstrates initiative and strong analytic abilities on a daily basis.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Mentors case assistants, paralegals and junior associates.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Understanding of relevant sections of Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the California Corporations and the Delaware Corporations Code.
Must be able to draft by-laws and prepare stock certificates and assist with Blue Sky research and prepare initial draft of Blue-Sky Memorandum.
Must have solid understanding of corporate capitalization.
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
10+ years’ paralegal experience in a specific practice area of law.
Position is responsible for handling substantive projects and cases under the direction of a lawyer.
Having substantial expertise in practice is equal to or beyond what would be expected of a junior associate; generally, performs with a little supervision.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short‑form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports).
Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(c)(3).
Prepare documents for transactions such as closing statements.
Prepares UCC searches and filings.
Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate transactions such as acquisitions and mergers.
Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business.
Assists with basic private company transfer agent functions including stock issuance, stock transfers, stock option grants and maintenance of stock option plan records in Corporate Focus or other corporate maintenance software.
Assists with due diligence.
Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution.
Prepares draft documentation for filings with Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and other state or federal agencies.
Developments, monitors and updates closing checklists.
Performs Blue Sky research and filings.
Performs and maintains capitalization tables as well as stock and options ledgers.
Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).
Prepares drafts and files S‑8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings.
Manages data rooms and matter file.