Corporate Paralegal

Williams Mullen; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Mullen in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in a sophisticated business law practice. You will assist on corporate transactions, governance, securities offerings, and entity formations across multiple states, coordinating filing and documentation with clients and outside counsel.

The ideal candidate has a strong corporate law foundation, exceptional organization, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with meaningful client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
• 5+ years in managing complex corporate transactions in a law firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate documents for forming corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in various states.
• Prepare amendments, withdrawals, mergers, and dissolutions; complete stock certificates.
• Handle franchise tax forms, maintain corporate minute books, and draft bylaws/operating agreements.
• Assist with UCC filings and IRS SS-4/EIN procedures; support closings and transactions.
• Assist with asset and stock purchase agreements and private securities offerings.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Interwoven/FileSite

Aderant/Elite Webview

Job description

Williams Mullen is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Paralegal to join our Virginia Beach office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned corporate paralegal to become an integral member of a sophisticated business law practice, supporting attorneys and clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, entity formations, governance matters, securities offerings, and complex business transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate law and corporate governance, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role offers substantial client interaction and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys throughout the entire lifecycle of corporate transactions.

Responsibilities:

Assist Attorneys in Preparing Corporate Documents and Materials

• Work with attorneys to prepare all documents required to form corporations (both business and not-for-profit corporations), partnerships, and limited liability companies in any state.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolution of corporations, partnerships, and/or limited liability companies.
• Assist attorneys with the completion of stock certificates.
• Complete franchise tax forms for lawyer review.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• Prepare drafts of bylaws and operating agreements.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handling UCC filing search requests in all states.
• Assist with the completion and filing of SS-4 Forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the purpose of obtaining Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) for corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies.
• Work directly with attorneys and clients during closings and corporate transactions.

Support Complex Corporate Transactions

• Provide attorneys with assistance in the preparation of asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and merger agreements and the closing of these transactions.
• Work directly with attorneys on private securities offerings and related SEC filings.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or related paralegal certificate required.
• 5+ years of experience in managing complex corporate transactions in a law firm environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Interwoven/FileSite or comparable document sharing programs.
• Knowledge of Aderant/Elite Webview or comparable time keeping program.

Why Join Williams Mullen?

At Williams Mullen, you will have the opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated corporate matters for a diverse client base. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct involvement in significant transactions, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. We value initiative, professionalism, and continuous growth, providing an environment where talented professionals can build rewarding and successful careers.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including characteristics commonly associated with race, including hairstyle), color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy and childbirth, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran’s status.