What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Trustpoint.One?
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Midtown, New York City – Must be within a commutable distance
Job Type: Full-Time (Initially fully onsite, transitioning to hybrid: 3–4 days in-office/week)
Compensation: $72,000–$84,000 annually (for 2–3 years of experience; higher range considered for more experience)
Overview:
Trustpoint.One is assisting a prominent law firm in their search for a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys and fellow paralegals with a wide range of corporate transactions. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional with at least two years of corporate paralegal experience. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment in the heart of New York City.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs
- Conduct UCC searches and prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements
- Draft and file annual reports across various states
- Support due diligence processes and organize corporate documents
- Prepare EIN applications, stock certificates, and IRS 83(b) Election mailings
- Assist with corporate closings, including gathering execution packets and compiling signature pages
- Maintain digital and hard copy closing binders and ensure accurate recordkeeping in iManage
- Coordinate with external vendors and manage related invoicing
- Provide notary public services (if commissioned) and support electronic signature processes (e.g., DocuSign)
- Proofread and redline legal and corporate documents
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 2 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or professional legal environment
- Must live within commuting distance to Midtown, NYC
- Willingness to be in-office 5 days/week initially (eventually hybrid 3–4 days/week)
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility for occasional extended work hours or travel as required
Trustpoint.One 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Corporate Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10166 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,000 - $84,000