The Corporate Paralegal will conduct due diligence, research, and SEC filings while supporting entity formation, transactional closings, and related administrative functions. This role involves drafting key corporate documents, coordinating complex closings, and managing pre- and post-closing activities to support attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience supporting partners, associates, and clients on corporate legal matters. Candidates should be able to draft documents and work independently. This role requires in-office presence in the Los Angeles office three times a week.ResponsibilitiesDue DiligenceObtain, organize and index due diligence documentsMonitor review of data room by other professionalsOrder and review lien, tax and judgment servicesResearchReview publicly available corporate and SEC documents and drafts corporate profilesExecute LEXIS and Bloomberg searchesPrepare brief bios or background/industry reportsBusiness Entity DocumentationForm and dissolve corporations and other business entitiesDraft board resolutions, shareholder and partner resolutions, charter documents, and merger certificatesIssue stock or membership interest certificates and maintain ledgersCoordinate with service companies for filings and apostillesSEC Filings and Related DocumentsOrganize exhibits for regulatory filingsObtain EDGAR codesCoordinate distribution to exchanges and interested partiesManage a printer group and proofreadersDraft tender offer ancillary documents and coordinate mailing to security holdersTransactional/ClosingsCoordinate working group listsDraft closing documents including secretary's and officer's certificates and UCC statementsCoordinate signature collection; manage pre-closing logistics and staffingSubstantively review board resolutions, certified corporate documents, and third-party consentsCoordinate execution and notarizationManage post-closing activities and closing setsAdministrativeMonitor service company accountsManage and format documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF consistent with firm standardsPerform other assigned dutiesQualificationsFive plus years experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm environmentParalegal Certification from an ABA-approved school requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong technical, administrative, and multi-tasking skillsAttention to detail and ability to work under pressureAbility to work independently and collaboratively with high-level attorneys and clientsNotary certification a plus but not requiredFlexibility to work overtime requiredADA RequirementsAbility to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distancesNeeds manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipmentAbility to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptionAbility to work in close proximity to other individualsAbility to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.Employment StatusNon-ExemptHybrid
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