Business Law Paralegal

Virtual Staffing Careers; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Birthday bonus

Referral bonus

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan

Work from home

Job summary

Virtual Staffing Careers is seeking a Business Law Paralegal to assist attorneys with formation, governance, and transactional matters for U.S. clients. The role involves drafting agreements, maintaining corporate records, and tracking deadlines.

Qualifications include a law degree or current law school enrollment, at least 1 year of U.S. paralegal experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. Remote work setup is required with U.S. business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company.
• 1+ year paralegal experience in business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Knowledge of entity formation, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
• Experience with state Secretary of State filing portals is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file formation documents for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
• Draft corporate resolutions, meeting minutes, written consents, and stock certificates.
• Maintain corporate minute books, ownership ledgers, and cap tables.
• Handle annual reports, registered agent matters, foreign qualifications, and good standing certificates.
• Draft and review commercial agreements and assist with mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or current Law School enrollment

Tools

Clio

MyCase

PracticePanther

CRM systems

DocuSign/Adobe Sign

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for corporate and business law? We're looking for a Business Law Paralegal to support our attorneys in advising companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners through formation, transactions, compliance, and contract matters. If you enjoy drafting agreements, keeping corporate records in order, and managing deadlines, this role is for you. Strong English communication skills and prior U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal experience are required.

What You'll Be Doing:

Entity Formation & Corporate Governance

• Prepare and file formation documents for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships (Articles of Organization/Incorporation, Operating Agreements, Bylaws).
• Draft corporate resolutions, meeting minutes, written consents, and stock or membership certificates.
• Maintain corporate minute books, ownership ledgers, and cap tables.
• Handle annual reports, registered agent matters, foreign qualifications, and good standing certificates across multiple states.

Contracts & Transactions

• Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and leases, for attorney review.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and financing transactions by preparing closing checklists, organizing data rooms, and tracking signatures.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize key findings.
• Manage contract templates and clause libraries.

Legal Research & Compliance

• Research state and federal business statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Perform UCC, lien, litigation, and entity searches.
• Track regulatory filings, business licenses, and permit renewals.
• Assist with trademark searches and filings as needed.

Administrative Support

• Manage case and client files, calendars, and critical deadlines.
• Schedule client meetings, closings, and filing dates.
• File documents with Secretaries of State and other agencies promptly and accurately.
• Maintain organized document management systems.

Client Communication

• Assist with client intake and onboarding of new business clients.
• Follow up on requested documents, signatures, and corporate information.
• Provide clients with regular, professional status updates.

What We're Looking For:

• Mandatory: Experience working in a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based legal company.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (C1 level or higher in English).
• A Bachelor's degree in Law or current enrollment in Law School.
• At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal in a U.S. law firm or U.S.-based company, preferably in business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Working knowledge of entity formation, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
• Experience with state Secretary of State filing portals is a strong plus.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and document management skills.
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther), CRM systems, e-signature platforms (DocuSign, Adobe Sign), and online communication tools.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Availability to work during U.S. business hours.

System and Work Setup Requirements:

• Stable, high-speed internet connection (preferably 50 Mbps or higher) with a backup in case of power interruption or service provider issues.
• Noise-cancelling headset/earphones and a webcam at 720p or higher.
• A designated, quiet, well-organized workspace free from distractions.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Earn up to USD $20 per hour (based on experience and skills) for a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
• Work from home, no commute!
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Birthday bonus
• Referral bonus
• Annual performance bonus
• Retirement plan and more!

Ready to help businesses grow and thrive?