Corporate Paralegal

Morningstar Law Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal firm as a Corporate Paralegal, where you will provide essential support to attorneys across various corporate transactions. This role involves preparing and filing business documents, conducting research on licensing requirements, and assisting with M&A transactions. You will thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in legal document management tools. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in corporate transactions.
• Strong skills in research and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file business entity formations and licensing applications.
• Assist attorneys with document preparation and due diligence.

Skills

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Document Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification

Tools

Office 365

NetDocuments

Adobe

DocuSign

Job description

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Morningstar Law Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Paralegal for our Raleigh, NC office. This position provides essential support to attorneys handling a wide range of corporate transactions across our mergers and acquisitions, FDA and healthcare regulatory, intellectual property, venture capital, startups, securities, and general corporate practice areas.

Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in the office, 1 day working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently plan, produce, edit, and format legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct research on state-specific business licensing requirements for AEC entities.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications and supporting documents for AEC entities and other regulated industries.
• Prepare and file business entity formations, qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain UCC and Federal tax lien searches.
• Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions.
• Occasionally assist commercial real estate attorneys with Secretary of State document preparation and filing.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate record keeping of documents.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the relevant practice area.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and interpret licensing requirements, corporate regulations, and transactional documents.
• Familiarity with corporate entity structure, business filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing legal documents such as formation papers, licensing applications, and due diligence materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information management.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience and proficiency with NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign, and other document management/collaborative platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly support diversity in our team. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services