Corporate Paralegal: Transactions & Diligence

Smith Anderson; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Anderson, a well‑established mid‑size law firm in Raleigh, seeks an entry‑level Corporate Paralegal to join our collaborative corporate team. You will support high‑quality transactional work, coordinate closings, and manage documents with accuracy.

The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and professional growth within a deadline‑driven environment. The Corporate Paralegal will work under attorney direction, handling diligence, document prep, and closing coordination while maintaining

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the legal field, primarily as a Corporate Paralegal.
• Proficient in Word, PDF, Excel, and DocuSign.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of work product.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate/finance transactions, including diligence, research, document prep, and closing coordination.
• Maintain transaction and status checklists for the Corporate/Finance practice.
• Conduct Secretary of State searches and coordinate lien searches with vendors.
• Prepare and coordinate filing of UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminations.
• Prepare standard transaction documents using established forms and templates.
• Assemble, review, and organize closing documents and packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, vendors, and team members.

Skills

Legal research

Document prep

DocuSign

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF

Excel

DocuSign

Job description

Smith Anderson, a well‑established mid‑size law firm in Raleigh, seeks an entry‑level Corporate Paralegal to join our collaborative corporate team. You will support high‑quality transactional work, coordinate closings, and manage documents with accuracy.

The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and professional growth within a deadline‑driven environment. The Corporate Paralegal will work under attorney direction, handling diligence, document prep, and closing coordination while maintaining