What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Direct Counsel?
An Amlaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to assist its Corporate and Transactional Practice, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions in Kansas City, MO
Responsibilities
- Transactional work, including creation and maintenance of Virtual Data Rooms, signature packets, closing checklists, closing binders
- Perform lien searches (Federal, State and County) and assist with other due diligence
- Prepare state and local filings (including financial and business)
- Draft corporate formation documents including preparation of Articles of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Stock Certificates, IRS Forms, Foreign Registrations
- Research corporate entities and obtain documents on-line or via other means from various state agencies
- Research state and local statutes
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of corporate practice
- Strong analytic and research skills
- Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize projects and prioritize workload while paying close attention to detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage projects for several attorneys in multiple offices
- Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
- Ability to work and learn independently and as a team
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook). Experience with Excel a plus
- Familiarity with virtual data rooms and corporate practice-related software tools like Kira and Simply Agree
Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate
- 5 years’ or more experience
