Senior Corporate Paralegal

McGuireWoods LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Private Equity and Corporate Transactional Paralegal to support complex deals. You will draft formation documents, file UCCs, assist with close and post-close tasks, and prepare resolutions, consents, and certificates.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree (or five years of relevant experience), ABA certification preferred, strong written and verbal communication, and a keen interest in AI tools like Harvey and Copilot to enhance high-impact work.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred, or a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and peers, and interact in a professional and courteous manner.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high‑impact work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file corporate formation and ancillary transaction documents.
• File various corporate and UCC filings.
• Assist with closing process and post-closing tasks.
• Prepare entity resolutions and consents, as well as secretary’s and incumbency certificates.
• Prepare bylaws and operating agreements.
• Prepare and file annual reports and reinstatements.
• Prepare and file Form SS‑4 with the IRS to obtain EINs.
• Coordinate filing of UCCs with service providers.
• Research statutes, public records, and other due diligence support.
• Support corporate structuring and financing transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Paralegal experience

Team collaboration

Interest in AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ABA-certified paralegal preferred

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Private Equity and Corporate Transactional Paralegal in our Dallas, Texas office. This role is responsible for providing legal support services as assigned, including drafting corporate formation and ancillary transaction documents, filing various corporate and UCC documents and filings, assisting with closing process and post‑closing tasks such as preparation of closing sets, and other routine activities related to the firm’s various practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and summarizes lifecycle activities related to domestic entity governance documentation for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and investments.
• Administers and prepares documents to effect entity formations, qualifications, amendments, dissolutions and withdrawals, liquidations, and foreign registrations.
• Prepares entity resolutions and consents, as well as secretary’s and incumbency certificates.
• Prepares documents to effect mergers, conversions, reorganizations, share issuances and similar transactions, including stock certificates and powers, subscriptions, resolutions, etc.
• Prepares and files fictitious name certificates.
• Prepares bylaws and operating agreements.
• Prepares and files domestic annual reports and reinstatements.
• Prepares and files Form SS‑4 with the IRS to obtain EINs.
• Prepares, distributes, and compiles document signature papers.
• Collaborates with various practice groups providing support, as needed.
• Researches statutes, public records, and other due diligence support.
• Supports corporate structuring and financing transactions.
• Orders, reviews, analyzes and summarizes UCC, lien, litigation, and judgment searches.
• Prepares UCC Financing Statements, Amendments, Assignments, Continuations, and Terminations.
• Coordinates filing of UCCs with various service providers.
• Experience with preparation and filing Regulation D filings with EDGAR and obtaining EDGAR codes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree preferred, or a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and peers, and interact in a professional and courteous manner.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high‑impact work.