Corporate Paralegal

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Corporate Paralegal

The Corporate Paralegal will provide paralegal support primarily to the corporate attorneys in the New York office as well as providing support to the Corporate & Securities section across the firm, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and assist with closings and client meetings.
• Prepare drafts of closing agenda, corporate resolutions, closing certificates, assignments, releases and bills of sale for attorney review.
• Assemble, catalogue and assist attorneys in analyzing due diligence.
• Order and assist attorneys in analyzing UCC, Tax Lien, and Litigation Searches.
• Order Certificates of Good Standing and certified documents and documentation for closings, agreement representations and back-up documentation for legal opinions.
• Maintain corporate and stock records.
• Prepare drafts of and file SEC, Blue Sky and UCC filings.
• Prepare drafts of and file entity formation documents for profit and non-profit corporations, limited liability companies, business trusts and limited partnerships including: Certificates of Formation, Certificates of Limited Partnership, Articles/Certificates of Incorporation, By-Laws, Initial Action by Incorporator, Initial Director Action, Stock Subscription Agreements, Stock Certificates, Applications for Employer Identification Number, Foreign Qualifications and related documents.
• Prepare drafts of and file annual reports.
• Prepare drafts of and file documents for qualifications, mergers, conversions and dissolutions.
• Process audit letters.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
• This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience preferably in a mid to large law firm environment.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
• Creative problem solving skills, reasoning ability and logical thought process.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

The salary range for this position in NY is $75,000 to $100,000. This position is bonus eligible.
Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

 This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this position.