Corporate Paralegal

Sullivan & Worcester LLP

Status
Closed
Location
New York-New York City
Description

The candidate will assist a team of attorneys and paraprofessionals across all aspects of corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing and fund formation).

General corporate support:

  • Form and maintain business entities: draft and file formation documents, maintain minutes books and related data tracking, prepare minutes, prepare foreign qualifications and track and perform other company maintenance functions.
  • Support acquisition and disposition transactions: prepare corporate certificates and provide appropriate documentation, make required filings, assist with closings, etc.
  • Preparation and filing of corporate annual compliance documents for various entity types in numerous states.
  • Maintain: closing document binders, archives of material agreements, letters sent to audit firms, D&O questionnaires for public companies, binder of publicly filed documents, etc.
  • Assist in preparation, filing, and review of UCC financing statements, terminations, and amendments as well as federal and state tax liens, pending suits/judgments.
  • Assist client with annual reports and tax filings as requested by client.
  • Assist in qualifying and withdrawing entities to do business in foreign jurisdictions.
  • Review of due diligence materials for a number of corporate transactions.

Securities support:

  • Prepare notices for Regulation D, Rule 506 offerings, prepare blue sky research, memoranda and filings. NASAA Electronic Filing Depository experience needed.
  • Support annual and reporting teams: prepare Section 16 and stock exchange filings, assist in preparation of annual, quarterly and current reports, etc.
  • Support securities offerings: procure and assemble closing documents, assist with closings, order and organize good standing requests and maintain closing and post-closing files.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Corporate Paralegal required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Works effectively, calmly, and quickly under pressure.
  • Works well both independently and with teams.
  • Exhibits superior judgment.
  • Strong customer focus with a high level of responsiveness and accountability.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, internet and databases.
  • Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime/work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Working conditions

  • Standard work week.
  • Overtime as needed.

Physical requirements

  • General office work including using a computer, communicating with partners/associates and clients via telephone or Zoom calls. May require some local travel.

Salary Range

  • $85,000-$100,000/year
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Corporate
Specialties
M&A
Experience
3 to 5 years
Employer Type
Law Firm