Corporate Paralegal

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a Transactional Paralegal to support Attorneys in Corporate/Securities and Real Estate/Finance practice groups. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in paralegal studies, transactional experience, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing and filing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and coordinating transactions. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Transactional experience required.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices necessary.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing various legal documents and forms.
• Performing due diligence and UCC research.
• Coordinating closings and transactions with attorneys and clients.

Skills

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Reporting to the Paralegal Manager, the Transactional Paralegal will work directly with Attorneys in the Corporate/Securities and Real Estate/Finance Practice Groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Preparing, revising and/or filing various documents, certificates, statements, amendments, annual reports and forms.
• Performing UCC, due diligence and other research and analyzing and summarizing results.
• Preparing and tracking closing checklists and transaction documentation from initiation of a transaction through completion of post-closing tasks, including closing binders.
• Obtain Certificates of Good Standing, copies of filed Articles and Amendments.
• Working with CT Corporation, Capitol Services and other registered agent entities and State Business Offices (normally the Secretary of State) to form, maintain and dissolve entities, file necessary paperwork, file/amend/terminate Uniform Commercial Code filings, and obtain certificates of good standing.
• Draft form documents related to entity formation and governance and other transactional documents.
• Preparation of corporate transaction exhibits; compare exhibits and identify discrepancies for follow‑up
• Work directly with attorneys and clients to coordinate closings and transactions.
• Prioritize a high volume of time‑sensitive projects, with the ability to multi‑task, maintain attention to detail, and work well under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associates/bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies.
• Transactional experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving and time management skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys and staff while maintaining high level of work quality and customer service.
• Team-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.

Why Join Bradley?

We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career.

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.