Job Description
Job Description
Our client, a full-service law firm, in Bergen County is seeking a Corporate Paralegal. As a Corporate Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our legal team with corporate transactions, document drafting, and compliance matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and contribute to the success of our firm.
Responsibilities
Corporate Formation and Maintenance :
- Form corporations, limited liability companies, and other types of entities, along with related amendments, withdrawals, mergers, and dissolutions of such entities.
- Corporate compliance consisting of filing annual reports with state and local governmental offices.
- Preparation of corporate documents such as consent resolutions, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and obtaining EINs.
- Maintain and update corporate records and minute books, including ownership certificates and ledger.
Legal Document Drafting and Review :
Draft and review real estate purchase and sale agreements (primarily commercial), asset purchase agreements, stock / unit transfer agreements, lease agreements, and closing documents related to real estate, asset and stock transactions, including closing statements.Draft term sheets / commitment letters on behalf of lender clients, as well as loan / modification documents (e.g., notes, mortgages, guaranties, and security agreements).Preparation and filing of UCC financing statement, amendments, and terminations.Filing of recordable documents in various State and County recording offices.Transaction Assistance and Due Diligence :
Conduct and analyze legal and factual research related to real estate, asset and stock transactions.Title commitment and title policy review (including exception documents and endorsements), survey review, and general due diligence review (e.g., UCC and other search results) including summarizing issues and concerns for attorney consideration.Resolve title and survey issues as required.Secure UCC, judgment, lien, and pending litigation searches.File Bulk Sale Notices in connection with asset and commercial real estate transactions and secure tax clearance certificates.Download, organize, and inventory due diligence documentation from client-provided data sites.Maintain checklists for loan, real estate, asset, and stock transactions.Manage preparation, assembly, and compilation of documents in advance of closing and coordinate signature page gathering directly with client, opposing counsel and other third parties.Coordinate with opposing counsel, title companies, local counsel, and client representatives in all aspects of transactions.Preparation of closing binders related to transactions.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experienceMinimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant at a law firm, professional services firm, or corporationProficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OutlookExceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that ’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.
