Sr. Paralegal - Corporate

DLA Piper • Baltimore, MD

93d • $45 - $60

About The Position

The Sr. Paralegal – Corporate 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. This position is located in our Baltimore office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 6 years of paralegal experience in Corporate Law.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
• Solid technical skills necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters.
• Ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information.
• Ability to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities.
• Basic understanding of relevant sections of Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the California Corporations Code and the Delaware Corporations Code.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Ability to draft bylaws and prepare stock certificates.
• Experience with preliminary Blue Sky research and preparing initial draft of Blue Sky Memorandum.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions.
• Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(3)(c).
• Prepares 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 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 governmental agencies.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists.
• Performs Blue Sky research and filings.
• Prepares and maintains capitalizations 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 files.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees