Sr. Paralegal - Corporate

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The Sr. Paralegal – Corporate under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

This position is located in our Baltimore office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• 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. Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(3)(c).
• 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.

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Position is responsible for handling substantive projects and cases under the direction of a lawyer. Has in-depth knowledge of practice area and generally performs with little supervision. All Senior Paralegal Positions;
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  skills necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm. 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 lity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals. Corporate;
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. 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.