Corporate Paralegal

An Amlaw 100 firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to assist its Corporate and Transactional Practice, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions in San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

• Transactional work, including creation and maintenance of Virtual Data Rooms, signature packets, closing checklists, closing binders
• Perform lien searches (Federal, State and County) and assist with other due diligence
• Prepare state and local filings (including financial and business)
• Draft corporate formation documents including preparation of Articles of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Stock Certificates, IRS Forms, Foreign Registrations
• Research corporate entities and obtain documents on-line or via other means from various state agencies

• Research state and local statutes
• Assist with drafting and filing securities documents including Section 16, Form ADV, Form ID and Form D
• Prepare and file Form SS-4, Form 2553, Form 2848 and Form 8869 filings with IRS
• Knowledge of UCC processes including filing UCC financing statements and conducting UCC/lien searches and review as part of corporate transactions
• Assist attorneys with Corporate Transparency Act filings

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate practice
• Strong analytic and research skills
• Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize projects and prioritize workload while paying close attention to detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage projects for several attorneys in multiple offices
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Ability to work and learn independently and as a team
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook). Experience with Excel a plus
• Familiarity with virtual data rooms and corporate practice-related software tools like Intapp and iManage

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
• Billing requirement: 1600 hours per year
• 5 years or more experience

Position Details:

• Hybrid 2days remote/3days in office after onboarding period
• Start Time: 8:30am or 9am