Corporate Transactional Paralegal OOJ - 33041

Job Description

A Corporate Transactional Paralegal primarily assists lawyers in the legal department of a company by handling administrative tasks related to corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing deals, including preparing necessary legal documents, conducting due diligence research, managing filing deadlines, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth execution of transactions, all under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Corporate Transactional Paralegal 

Pay Rate: $50 000-80 000

Our client is currently seeking a Corporate Paralegal (transactions) with at least 1-3 years of experience for its Long Island location. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Form Corporations, PLLC's, LLC's, P.C.'s, non-profits, partnerships:

• Form entities in NY and virtually every other state in the continental U.S.
• Check availability of names through Department of State and reserve name.
• Draft and file formation documents with the Secretary of State; prepare organizational minutes, bylaws, operating agreements.
• Arrange for mandatory publication of newly formed LLCs.
• Obtain and organize minute book, corporate seal, prepare stock certificates, complete stock ledger, maintain corporate records.
• Obtain employer identification numbers for tax purposes from IRS secure database.
• Draft Assignment and Assumption Agreements, and other corporate documents.

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

• Obtain information and file documents necessary to qualify corporation to transact business in foreign states.
• Prepare Assumed Name Filings and Dissolution Certificates which would include orchestrating final tax information.
• Obtain Good Standing Certificates directly from Department of State.
• Order, analyze and prepare matrix of UCC, judgment, lien and bankruptcy search results.
• Handle various SEC Form D filings with attorneys.
• Perform Lexis background searches on individuals and companies.
• Online research to obtain information on various corporations.
• Proof and compare documents received from opposing counsel.
• Responsible for handling all corporate department audit information requests.
• Handle Private Investigator licensing applications.

REAL ESTATE

• Preparation of real estate transfer documents, including TP-584, RP-5217, Deeds, NYC forms.
• Preparation of leases and powers of attorney.

BANKRUPTCY

• Daily Pacer access to review dockets and compile various bankruptcy reports and other updates from all national Courts.
• Preparation and electronic case filing of various Notices of Appearance, Proofs of Claim, Reaffirmation Agreements, Motions, Voluntary and Involuntary Bankruptcy petitions and all schedules in many State bankruptcy courts.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel and ADOBE Acrobat / KOFAX Professional
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices around the tri-state and Florida. They offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays. Hybrid work environment, working 9-5pm.

– annualized salary range: $50,000 to $80,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

OOJ - 33041