Corporate Paralegal - Hybrid 

Under the supervision of attorneys, the Corporate Paralegal will provide support for all types of corporate and commercial transactions. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    Draft closing documents and other routine documents necessary at all stages of a corporate transaction, including those related to mergers, acquisitions, UCC, SEC, Blue Sky, 40 Act, Federal and State compliance.
•    Assemble and organize documents related to corporate transactions including financial data and corporate records and summarize documents as needed.
•    Manage large closings, prepare closing memoranda and closing binders.
•    Prepare and file organization and other documents relating to partnerships and other business entities.
•    Incorporate/Organize/Qualify corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
•    Attend Corporate board and shareholder meetings.
•    Draft and maintain corporate minutes and bylaws.
•    Organize publications, hearings and shareholder mailings.
•    Prepare correspondence regarding client matters.
•    Conduct research related to UCC, SEC, Secretary of State, and other government entities’ filings and other requirements and coordinate filing searches.
•    Analyze corporate histories and corporate records.
•    Research Corporation Indexes for articles of incorporation, amendments, and suspension of corporations.
•    Prepare, proof and file documents including Forms 8-k; 4; 10-Q
•    Prepare new stock certificates and maintain stock records.
•    Prepare annual meeting scripts, and board and shareholder resolutions and actions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
•    Paralegal Certification preferred.
•    Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment which includes progressive responsibility in managing corporate transactions.
•    Law firm experience preferred.
•    Experience with managing and using SAAS-based capitalization software (including CARTA).
•    High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and other corporate records filing and transaction databases, Westlaw (and Dialog) and other internet research tools.
•    Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
•    Highly effective written and oral communications.
•    Creative problem-solving abilities.
•    Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.
•    Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
•    Reliable and dependable team player.
•    Maintain confidentiality of client information.
•    Ability to perform well under pressure.

To Apply: Please email resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com