Corporate Paralegal: M&A & Transactions Specialist

Law firm; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut-based law firm seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys through entity formation, due diligence, and transaction closings. The role requires meticulous organization, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality client service.

The position covers preparation of operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, and governance documents, with responsibilities in formation, maintenance, and closing activities for corporations, LLCs,

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in paralegal studies or equivalent.
• Experience in corporate law transactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate governance and document management.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, business reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
• Prepare, review, and organize corporate documents, including operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, consents, and organizational documents.
• Assist with the formation, registration, and ongoing maintenance of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership records, and other governance documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation related to business acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactional matters.
• Support due diligence processes by collecting, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing corporate, financial, and transactional documents.
• Assist with the preparation and management of closing checklists, signature packets, closing binders, and post-closing deliverables.
• Coordinate filings with the Connecticut Secretary of the State and other applicable state agencies.
• Track filing deadlines, annual reports, entity compliance requirements, and other corporate maintenance obligations.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, financial institutions, and other professionals to facilitate transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to corporate attorneys as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Connecticut-based law firm seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys through entity formation, due diligence, and transaction closings. The role requires meticulous organization, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality client service.

The position covers preparation of operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, and governance documents, with responsibilities in formation, maintenance, and closing activities for corporations, LLCs,