Corporate Paralegal

The ONeil Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The ONeil Search Group is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal in New York with a minimum of 10 years of AmLaw 100 experience. You will support lawyers through all stages of corporate transactions, prepare regulatory documents, and manage closing books with meticulous care.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of corporate law experience, blue sky knowledge, and SEC EDGAR familiarity. You will need superb organizational, client service, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree required, or Paralegal Certificate with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years corporate law experience, ideally in a law firm.
• Blue sky experience required; SEC EDGAR experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Superior client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.
• Elite timekeeping software experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers throughout corporate transactions and prepare documents for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate closing of transactions; manage signature pages and closing books.
• Handle corporate and securities filings, including Form D and state blue sky filings.
• Review subscription agreements and update investor trackers.
• Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements.
• Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation searches.
• Order and evaluate good standing certificates and charter documents.
• Review and assemble officers’ certificates and resolutions.
• Interface with clients and outside entities; handle confidential matters.
• Provide direction and training to junior team members.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and learn new software.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PDF tools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Legal research

Time management

Client service

Training juniors

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

PDF creation tools

Elite timekeeping software

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF creation tools

Document management software

Elite timekeeping software

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in AmLaw 100 law firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers throughout the lifecycle of corporate transactions and prepare documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations.
• Coordinate closing of transactions, create and manage signature page packages and delivery of all documents and deliverables, confirm contents of appropriate closing checklists, assemble closing books with detailed indices, and handle other requirements at closing.
• Handle corporate and securities filings, including but not limited to Form D and state blue sky filings.
• Review subscription agreements and update investor trackers in connection with private placements.
• Prepare, review and file UCC financing statements.
• Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches.
• Handle entity formation and maintenance along with related filings.
• Order and evaluate good standing certificates and charter documents.
• Review and assemble officer’s certificates, resolutions, organizational documents and other deliverables.
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine fact or legal research, preparing reports and handling associated filings.
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate law experience required, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Blue sky experience is required. SEC EDGAR experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision are essential.
• Must have superior client service and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Must have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of lawyers, paraprofessionals and business services team members.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents.
• Ability to provide direction and training to junior team members.
• Ability to recognize and comprehend facts and legal concepts.
• Strong computer technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tool(s), document management software and
• Elite or other timekeeping software is required.