Corporate Paralegal

Lewis Rice LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid parking

Job summary

Lewis Rice LLC, a large St. Louis law firm, seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support corporate transactions and closings. The role requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent, with a Paralegal certificate preferred. Typical hours are 9:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. and a generous benefits package accompanies the position. Responsibilities include preparing corporate documents, researching entities, and handling UCC filings, with direct interaction with attorneys, clients, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of corporate documents and materials.
• Work directly with attorneys and clients in connection with corporate transactions and closings.
• Conduct corporate entity and ownership research.
• Support a variety of corporate transactions and matters.
• Prepare and conduct UCC filings and searches.
• Navigate Secretary of State offices and other governmental agency procedures.
• Assist with other special projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Job description

Lewis Rice LLC, a large St. Louis law firm, has an opening for a Corporate Paralegal. This position requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of three years of relevant experience and a Paralegal certificate are preferred. The hours of this position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including major medical plans, 401(k) plan, and paid parking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys with the preparation of corporate documents and materials
• Working directly with attorneys and clients in connection with corporate transactions and closings
• Conducting corporate entity and ownership research
• Supporting a variety of corporate transactions and matters
• Preparing and conducting UCC filings and searches
• Navigating Secretary of State offices and other governmental agency procedures
• Assisting with other special projects and administrative tasks as needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

• This position requires an undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience and a Paralegal certificate are preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of corporate legal principles
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and third parties
• Ability to utilize technology resources to support clients and attorneys
• Experience with Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Outlook required