Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to join Veris Law Group as a legal assistant/paralegal primarily supporting the firm’s transactions practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience supporting business and/or real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and filing corporate formation and renewal documents.
• Preparing and recording deeds and other title documents.
• Researching public databases related to entity status, UCC filing, and real estate records.
• Supporting the workflow of transactions, including organizing due diligence responses, preparing transaction checklists, compiling execution documents and closing binders, and tracking post-closing deadlines.
• Preparing routine corporate governance materials such as meeting notices and agendas and written consents.
• Drafting basic form-based documents such as promissory notes, non-disclosure agreements, deeds and deeds of trust.
• Coordinating communication between parties, including clients, attorneys, and third-party stakeholders.
• Managing deadlines to ensure timely completion of projects and transactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, with at least two years’ experience with business and/or real estate transactions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and legal research tools.
• Experience navigating regulatory forms and processes (e.g UCC filings, deed recording, corporate filings).

Benefits Package Includes:

·      Veris pays premiums for medical, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance for employee.

·      401k plan participation with up to 4% match by Veris.

·      Paid time off plan begins at 4 weeks per year.

·      Transportation stipend of up to $125 per month to offset cost of parking, public transportation, or other form of commuting to the office.

·      Membership to gym in office building.