Corporate Transactional Paralegal Levenfeld Pearlstein is seeking a paralegal to support its Corporate Group. LP’s Corporate Group represents business organizations ranging from entrepreneurial operated mid-sized companies to large national and global companies. Our lawyers provide day-to-day general counseling to help clients understand and solve complex legal, tax and business issues at every stage of representation. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with M&A transactions, excellent communication and technical skills and thrive in a team environment, while still possessing independence, initiative and drive. Responsibilities: · Supports business and financial transactions including: · Diligence activities (e.g., assist with organization of documents and records, establishing and maintaining virtual data sites for transactions, preparing closing documents and coordinating items for closing and post-closing requirements) · Reviewing and monitoring transactions and checklists to confirm pertinent issues are addressed (e.g., franchise tax issues, doing business issues, timing of filings) · Coordinating closing activities · Review of and drafting of governance documents (all entity types and including mergers and conversions). · Order, analyze UCC searches; prepare and files UCC Financing Statements · Drafts ancillary transaction documents, including, but not limited to transaction resolutions, certificates, entity formation, state filings and other governance documents · Prepares and files IRS documents · Organizes and maintains entity records · Oversees preparation of electronic closing binders · Effectively utilizes the firm’s docketing system to track matters · Communicates with clients and third parties throughout the course of a matter Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate · Minimum 5-7 years of relevant corporate transactional and finance experience (will consider less experience for otherwise qualified candidate) · Superior oral and written communication skills · Strong technical skills · Excellent attention to detail · Excellent time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment · Experience with drafting corporate documents · Experience preparing and organizing closing documents · Experience with Form ID and Form D filings a plus · A demonstrated commitment to providing superior client service · Must be able to work occasional overtime as needed