What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Dean Mead?
Description
Summary:
For over 40 years, Dean Mead has been providing exceptional legal services to businesses and individuals across Florida. Dean Mead is seeking a full-time or part-time Corporate Paralegal, based out of our downtown Orlando office (named a “Coolest Workspace” by Orlando Weekly).
Candidates must have at least 2 years’ experience as a transactional paralegal supporting multiple attorneys, preferably in a Corporate, Tax, and M&A practice area. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and excited to collaborate within a team environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.
Other Skills And Abilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Dean Mead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Summary:
For over 40 years, Dean Mead has been providing exceptional legal services to businesses and individuals across Florida. Dean Mead is seeking a full-time or part-time Corporate Paralegal, based out of our downtown Orlando office (named a “Coolest Workspace” by Orlando Weekly).
Candidates must have at least 2 years’ experience as a transactional paralegal supporting multiple attorneys, preferably in a Corporate, Tax, and M&A practice area. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and excited to collaborate within a team environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Incorporate and organize various business and nonprofit entities, draft and file regulatory documents, maintain corporate records, and manage corporate dissolutions.
- Maintain and file corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, and annual reports.
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including preparing ancillary legal documents and organizing closing documents.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on various corporate and tax legal matters.
- Track and submit billable hours and client expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stay informed about developments in paralegal best practices by attending relevant training sessions and pursuing continuing education opportunities.
- Participate in orientation and training for new attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
- Other billable and non-billable projects and general administrative duties, as assigned by supervisors.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.
Other Skills And Abilities
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple attorneys.
- Highly detail oriented and organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage matters from start to finish.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification (Preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal in a relevant practice area (Required).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required)
- Proficient in legal document management and timekeeping softwares (Required). Experience with iManage preferred.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- This position reports in-person to the Orlando office. Hybrid work arrangement considered after a successful onboarding period.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Dean Mead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
