Corporate Paralegal

DarrowEverett LLP; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant-like office culture

Job summary

DarrowEverett LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with immediate availability to support its corporate practice. The role focuses on managing corporate records, formation documents, and governance matters while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Ideal candidates will have 4–7 years of corporate paralegal experience, an associate degree or higher, and excellent communication, organization, and time management skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate helpful.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Maintaining and filing corporate records, including resolutions, board changes, annual reports, etc.
• Coordinating and receiving board and committee signatures for documents and materials.
• Creating documents related to new corporate entity formations.
• Maintaining the intellectual property portfolio.
• Producing documents related to corporate policies and templates.
• Providing contract support for standard corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, and IC agreements.
• Providing administrative support for corporate restructurings.
• Working with other members of the legal team on special projects.
• Overseeing the contract process, including planning, collaboration, negotiation, and execution.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Corporate Paralegal with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Maintaining and filing corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, annual reports, etc.
• Coordinating and receiving board and committee signatures for documents and materials.
• Creating documents related to new corporate entity formations.
• Maintaining the intellectual property portfolio.
• Producing documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates.
• Providing contract support for standard corporate agreements, such as non-disclosure, marketing, and independent contractor agreements.
• Providing administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, formations, and dissolutions.
• Working with other members of the legal team on special projects and initiatives.
• Overseeing the contract process, including planning, collaboration, negotiation, and execution.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 4-7 years of corporate paralegal experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.