Corporate Paralegal

New York, NY

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides organizational and substantive support to attorneys and senior paralegal(s) in the Corporate Department practice groups and interdepartmental practice groups. Applying thorough knowledge, responsibilities include assistance in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, stock and stock option administration, and other corporate work. Assists in related work with other practice areas and performs related research and analysis. Ensures client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position.

Essential Functions

• Assist in all phases of corporate transactions from inception to closing.
• Assist with entity formation, including drafting subscription, shareholder, employment, and confidentiality agreements, checking and reserving corporate names, and preparing drafts of corporate organizational documents.
• Draft and file documents related to business incorporation and ongoing operations.
• Assist with closings of venture capital financings, public offerings, acquisitions and mergers, and other transactions.
• Assist with due diligence and data rooms.
• Organize and maintain deal documents, minute books, corporate records, and stock ledgers.
• May prepare and file UCC financing statements, Blue Sky and SEC registrations, and public company SEC filings.
• May assist with stock option plan administration, including drafting BOD/shareholder plans, resolutions, agreements, and other state and federal filings. 

Ideal Candidate        

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and strong academic record desired.
• One year of experience in a law firm working as a corporate paralegal preferred.

Teamwork and Applied Skills

• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
• Strong initiative to proactively increase value to the position.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to work overtime required.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.