Corporate Paralegal

Hinckley Allen; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley Allen is seeking a paralegal with at least three years of experience to join its Corporate & Business Group in Boston or Providence. The ideal candidate will handle a range of corporate and financial transactions, drafting ancillary documents and coordinating diligence, closings, and regulatory filings.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a preference for a bachelors degree and a paralegal certification or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of paralegal experience in corporate/financial transactions.
• Experience drafting ancillary transaction documents and governance filings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft ancillary transaction documents (resolutions, certificates, formation, state filings, governance documents).
• Coordinate due diligence activities and organize document repositories for transactions.
• Prepare timetables and checklists for transactions and closing items.
• Prepare and file annual reports and other compliance filings at federal/state/local levels.
• Organize corporate minute books and stock ledgers; maintain records.
• Conduct online UCC corporate and court records searches.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements.
• Assist with business licensing issues; support final closing of transactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hinckley Allen is seeking a paralegal with at least three (3) years of experience to join a dynamic and sophisticated Corporate & Business Group in Boston or Providence. The ideal candidate must have experience with, and understanding of, paralegal responsibilities in various corporate and financial transactions, including, but not limited to:

• drafting ancillary transaction documents, including resolutions, certificates, entity formation, state filings and other governance documents;
• coordinating diligence activities (e.g., assist with organization of documents and records, establishing and maintaining virtual data sites for transactions, preparing closing documents and coordinating items for closing and post-closing requirements);
• preparing and maintaining timetables and checklists for transactions;
• preparing and filing annual reports and other periodic compliance filings with federal, state, and local agencies;
• organizing and maintaining the corporate minute books and stock ledgers
• conducting online UCC corporate and court records searches;
• preparing and filing UCC financing statements;
• assisting with business licensing issues (federal and state); and
• assisting with all aspects related to final closing of transactions.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to quickly assume significant responsibility and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, keen attention to detail and proficiency in the MS Office Suite. A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience is preferred.