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Sherin and Lodgen LLP · 1 day ago

Corporate Paralegal

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

10+ years exp

Sherin and Lodgen LLP is a law firm seeking a Corporate Paralegal to assist attorneys with various duties including research, document preparation, and maintaining corporate records. The role involves drafting incorporation documents, preparing closing binders, and conducting legal research to support corporate and real estate transactions.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys to whom assigned including research, document filing and retrieval, and preparation of initial drafts

Maintains positive contact with clients and observes confidentiality of client matters

Reviews documents for filings and closings

Organizes and maintains corporate records, loan documents, closing agendas and files, and other documents, and files registration and corporate documents with State and Federal agencies

Orders records searches, summarizes reports, remains up to speed on changes in registration and filing methods and requirements

Keeps accurate time records

Drafts incorporation documents for corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, non-profit corporations and other entities

Establishes, organizes and maintains corporate record books, document indexes and lists

Prepares stock certificates, forms for securities registration, forms for Trademark and Service mark registrations and assignments, and Uniform Commercial Code filings

Assists in the preparation for closings by drafting, preparing and /or reviewing: agendas, documents, surveys, certificates and all other required items

Prepares closing binders and maintains schedule of post-closing items for various corporate and real estate closings

Conducts research, including Internet searches, for corporate status and filing information, securities registration, trademark registration, Uniform Commercial Code filings, title research, docket retrieval from various courts and related legal research

Orders documents, searches, status certificates, tax waivers, municipal lien certificates, certified copies and other public records

Files SEC Form D and other registration forms, files state registrations and ensures timely filing of annual reports on behalf of clients

Keeps abreast of changes in registration requirements and methods of registration at the SEC and commonly used state corporations divisions (MA, DE, NV, FL, NY, etc.)

Contacts clients, municipal, state and federal offices, and other law firms to facilitate the timely completion of the matter

Performs assigned legal research tasks using all available resources including libraries, Internet resources and computer data systems

Qualification

Corporate document draftingFiling systemsLegal research skillsSpreadsheet softwareWord processing softwareInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Completion of a B.A./B.S. degree

Minimum 10 years of experience

Knowledge of filing in federal and state registries, including EDGAR, UCC, State corporations divisions

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, complex documents, correspondence and memos

Ability to write complex correspondence and to effectively present information in various situations

Strong knowledge of computer operation, spreadsheet software and word processing software required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Demonstrates effective teamwork, communication and prioritizes and anticipates work needs

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters

Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff

Work occasionally requires a high level of focus and mental alertness while organizing and maintaining multiple matters

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, photocopiers, fax machines and typewriter

Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorneys in attending to client needs on legal matters