What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Franklin Thomas, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
Bachelors 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.
