Blue Sky Paralegal Jobs

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time Paralegal opportunity in the Corporate Department; open to various GT office locations. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.



Position Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys with a focus on Blue Sky/Securities work in all stages of the transactions including related research and analysis. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains entity minute books and entity ledgers for various clients
• Draft secretary’s certificates, bylaws, operating agreements and resolutions
• If required, prepares SEC filings, both corporate and Section 16, and with regard to securities offerings; respond to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 & 1934 filings; prepares Rule 144 opinion letters; assists with preparation and organizations of documents related to public company transactions; drafts Form S-8s
• Assists with entity formation; assists with drafting of corporate organizational documents; assists with operations of corporations and corporate records maintenance; prepares foreign qualifications, dissolutions and withdrawals
• Prepares documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies
• Prepares applications for federal employer identification numbers
• Assists with drafting board and shareholder resolutions; assists with due diligence procedures, online and factual searches; organization of due diligence materials
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
• Coordinates closing details with title companies and escrow agents
• Assists with the preparation and filing of UCCs, including continuation and termination statements; analyzes UCC search results; prepares UCC and lien summary charts; researches filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
• Assists in real estate due diligence, including title and survey review, and the preparation of lease abstracts
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Prepares stock option agreements and stock certificates; maintains stock ledgers and capitalization tables
• Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerks
• Knowledge of the workings of a corporation, and a general understanding appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, and research in connection therewith.
• Prepares all documents required to form corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies
• Retains day to day responsibility for performance of general paralegal duties
• Public securities experience a plus, but not required
• Prepares and files documents and forms for ongoing corporate operations, including directors and shareholders’ resolutions, and amendments to articles of incorporation
• Conducts research and performs library and online searches; retrieves reference materials from outside libraries that may not be readily available
• Redlines and proofreads documents
• Coordinates and manages multiple transactional closings including, private company financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and strategic investments
• Experience working with governmental agencies and service companies, including Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and SEC (principally with respect to Forms D) to file and retrieve documents

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Familiar with Secretary of State databases
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Minimum of 10 years corporate experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Corporate & Securities practice area
• Blue Sky filing experience
• Familiar with practice specific technology (Edgar, service company sites, etc.)

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
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