Senior Corporate Paralegal

McGuireWoods LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Private Equity and Corporate Transactional Paralegal to support entity formation, UCC filings, and closing processes. You will draft corporate documents, file filings, and coordinate diligence, working with practice groups to ensure timely and accurate closings.

The position emphasizes accuracy, communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Paralegal Certification from ABA-accredited program preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and courteous interaction with colleagues.
• Interest in using AI technology (Harvey and Copilot) to support high-impact work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written/verbal communication

Interest in AI tools (Harvey, Copilot)

Professional demeanor

Education

Four-year degree preferred

Paralegal Certification (ABA) preferred

Tools

EDGAR filings

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.