What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal for an international full-service law firm. This role will support attorneys on a wide range of transactional and governance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, securities, corporate maintenance, and venture capital financing.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and review organizational documents such as articles of incorporation, stock certificates, and merger agreements.
- Prepare contracts, including non-compete agreements.
- Create and distribute annual reports; prepare and file UCC financing statements.
- Assist with due diligence by preparing, reviewing, and commenting on documents.
- Maintain client minute books and stock ledgers.
- File documents with government agencies such as the SEC, IRS, and state Secretaries of State.
- Oversee the contract process, including planning, negotiation, and execution.
- File legal briefs and documents in courts within deadlines.
- Conduct legal research and assist internal departments and external vendors.
- Schedule and arrange meetings, conferences, and travel.
- Coordinate with the Finance Department on billing matters.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma required; some higher education preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a paralegal in a transactional practice area.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and transactional legal processes.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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