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DLA Piper · 10 hours ago

Sr. Paralegal - Corporate

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$46.44/hr - $61.54/hr

6+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking a Sr. Paralegal – Corporate to support attorneys with a variety of legal documents and corporate transactions. The role involves organizing and preparing corporate legal documents, managing data rooms, and coordinating efforts between attorneys and clients.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-firm closing deliverables, and filing annual reports

Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements

Prepares UCC searches and filings

Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate transactions such as acquisitions and mergers

Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business

Assists with basic private company transfer agent functions including stock issuance, stock transfers, stock option grants and maintenance of stock option plan records in corporate maintenance software

Assists with due diligence

Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution

Prepares draft documentation for filings with Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and other state or federal governmental agencies

Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists

Performs Blue Sky research and filings

Prepares and maintains capitalizations tables as well as stock and options ledgers

Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)

Prepares drafts, and files S-8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings

Manages data rooms and matter files

Qualification

Corporate LawLegal Document PreparationUCC FilingsDue DiligenceParalegal CertificateWordExcelOutlookMulti-taskingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate

6 years of paralegal experience in Corporate Law

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once

Solid technical skills necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Must have ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information

Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment

Possess advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures

Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities

Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm's practice groups

Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals

Basic understanding of relevant sections of Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the California Corporations Code and the Delaware Corporations Code

Must be able to draft bylaws and prepare stock certificates and assist with preliminary Blue Sky research and prepare initial draft of Blue Sky Memorandum