Corporate & Securities Paralegal

Maslon LLP is seeking a mid-level Corporate and Securities Paralegal with a minimum 5 years experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform assignments in support of attorneys.
• Prepare documents for entity formations, mergers, and dissolutions.
• Prepare written actions and amendments, and maintain entity ownership records.
• Draft secretaries’ certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of UCCs.
• Prepare stock option agreements and stock certificates, and maintain stock ledgers.
• Prepare applications for federal employer identification numbers.
• Prepare documents to qualify entities in other states.
• Research and analyze facts in connection with preparation of other related documents as requested by attorneys.
• Assist with due diligence for business transactions.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files.
• Prepare firm responses to audit letter requests for clients’ entities.
• Maintain calendar of entity annual filings and actions for which firm is responsible.
• Direct written and oral communication with clients.
• Proofread and edit documents.
• Maintain tickler system.
• Record time accurately for billing purposes.
• Process and file invoices as directed by attorneys.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in a corporate transactional practice area.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize and maintain electronic and paper files.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects, and remain calm and on task under pressure.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree with a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited program, or extensive experience in the practice area.
• Securities experience a plus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to debra.hartfiel@maslon.com.