Corporate Paralegal

Haley Stuart Group; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Haley Stuart Group on Long Island, NY, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support multiple attorneys on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters. The role focuses on governance, formations, due diligence, UCC filings, secured lending, compliance, and closings, with a 5+ year track record preferred.

You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment at a well-established law firm, enjoying a competitive salary and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience handling complex matters.
• Law firm experience preferred; in-house candidates considered.
• Experience with governance, formations, due diligence, UCC, closings.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Paralegal Certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with sophisticated corporate transactions from inception through closing.
• Prepare and file formation and dissolution documents in multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Prepare secured lending certificates and related documentation.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements.
• Coordinate pre-closing activities, including signature packets and closing certificates.
• Support transactional closings by tracking signature pages and final agreements.
• Assemble post-closing binders and closing books.
• Conduct lien searches and legal research.
• Draft audit response letters.
• Review collateral descriptions.
• Order certified copies and certificates of good standing.
• Calculate franchise taxes and assist with state filing requirements.
• Register nonprofit entities and prepare federal/state tax exemption applications.
• Assist attorneys with corporate compliance matters and resolve transactional issues.

Skills

5+ years Corporate Paralegal

Strong written & verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel

Education

Paralegal Certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Legal document management software

Job description

Corporate Paralegal Location: Long Island, NY Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site Salary: $95,000 - $125,000

Corporate Paralegal Opportunity

A respected, well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate Department. This Corporate Paralegal will support multiple attorneys on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters, including corporate governance, entity formations, due diligence, UCC filings, secured lending transactions, corporate compliance, and transactional closings. If you're a Corporate Paralegal with 5+ years of experience handling complex corporate matters and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced law firm environment, we'd love to speak with you.

Why You'll Love This Corporate Paralegal Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $95,000 - $125,000
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate transactions
• Stable, well-established law firm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Exposure to a broad range of corporate and transactional matters

Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with sophisticated corporate transactions from inception through closing
• Prepare and file business entity formation and dissolution documents in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with corporate governance matters
• Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions
• Prepare secured lending certificates and related documentation
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements
• Coordinate pre-closing activities, including signature packets, closing checklists, and closing certificates
• Support transactional closings by tracking signature pages, final agreements, and closing documents
• Assemble post-closing binders and closing books
• Conduct lien searches and legal research
• Draft audit response letters
• Review collateral descriptions
• Order certified copies and certificates of good standing
• Calculate franchise taxes and assist with state filing requirements
• Register nonprofit entities and prepare federal and state tax exemption applications
• Assist attorneys with corporate compliance matters and resolve transactional issues as they arise

Corporate Paralegal Requirements

• 5+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Candidates with comparable in-house corporate transactional experience will also be considered.
• Experience supporting sophisticated corporate transactions from inception through closing
• Strong experience with corporate governance, entity formations, due diligence, UCC filings, secured lending transactions, corporate compliance, and transactional closings
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience using legal document management and timekeeping software is a plus
• Paralegal Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Long-term career growth with a respected law firm