Paralegal-Business Services Jobs

A person qualified to perform substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law. Paralegals adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and assist with closings
• Participate in client meetings, telephone calls, and other interactions and organize and track client-related task lists
• Coordinate efforts of attorneys and staff of multi-disciplinary teams in project management
• Communicate directly with clients, attorneys and administrative staff; document significant communications
• Prepare and/or assist with all aspects of due diligence (i.e. prepare due diligence checklists, prepare schedules, review documents related to same, etc.)
• Prepare resolutions and written consents
• Organize and maintain client files
• Research and other duties as assigned
• Attend to post-closing matters (i.e., third party follow-up, closing binders)
• Assist in various matters related to transactions and securities’ filings completion
• Plan and schedule client meetings
• Demonstrate effort and commitment for client; effective advocate for client
• Effectively identify, research and analyze legal and factual issues; cross-check and validate information
• Prepare and revise drafts of various agreements and transactional documentation and attend to matters related thereto (i.e., UCC searches, closing checklists, loan documentation, etc.)
• Complete franchise forms and related tax forms
• Prepare entity formation documentation and agreements, maintenance of ownership ledgers, document equity transfers, and attend to matters related thereto (i.e. foreign qualification, annual reports, etc.)
• Review and monitor updated statutes, regulations, codes and other authorities specific to area of practice

Qualifications/Requirements

• Regularly report to work and adhere to designated work schedule
• Contract matters
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment
• 5+ yrs. experience required
• Must have experience working on:
• Positive team player, independent self-starter, takes direction well and accepts a challenge
• Professional appearance
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Willingness and desire to attend training classes to maintain and increase technical skills
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Generate high-quality work, with exceptional attention to detail and proof reading skills
• Professional attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to new assignments, meet deadlines and maintain poise in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment
• Observes strict confidentiality in both client and law office matters
• Product development and supply agreements
• Demonstrate good judgment and discretion
• Knowledge of comparison software (Change-Pro/Microsoft Track Changes)
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and written and verbal communication skills
• Antitrust matters
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office 2016 including Excel, Outlook and Word, as well as Nuance Power PDF and Adobe Acrobat
• Venture capital, private equity, debt and other financing transactions
• Paralegal degree or certificate required, BS/BA degree preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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