Corporate Paralegal Tysons Corner VA

LAW FIRM; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its corporate practice group. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing minute books, and assisting with corporate transactions. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, and strong organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment in Tysons, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with preparing legal documents for entities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents for entity formations and acquisitions.
• Draft minutes and maintain corporate records.
• Support attorneys with public records and closing deliverables.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Department: Corporate Practice Group

Reports To: Corporate Practice Group Leader

SUMMARY

Rees Broome’s Corporate Paralegal will provide general corporate and transactional support to attorneys in the corporate practice group and will interact with external clients as well as internal support staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare and file documents to effect entity formations (corporations and limited liability companies), qualifications, dissolutions and withdrawals;

· Draft minutes and consents for meetings/actions of shareholders/directors, members/managers;

· Assemble and maintain minute books;

· Support attorneys on corporate transactions (mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, equity investments), including public record searches and other diligence support, drafting resolutions, certificates, schedules and other closing deliverables, coordinating closings (compiling signatures and closing deliverables), assembling final documents and ensuring post-closing tasks are accomplished.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities (Duties) to an above satisfactorily level and meet the basic requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certification or equivalent work experience;

· Experience with forming limited liability companies and corporations; and with corporate acquisitions, financings and/or other transactions;

· Experience preparing and filing documents with Secretaries of State, including articles/certificates of incorporation, articles/certificates of organization/formation (for LLCs), certificates of qualification, dissolution and withdrawal, UCCs, and securities filings;

• Experience preparing and filing forms with the Internal Revenue Service, including SS-4s, S-Elections, 8869s and 8832s; and
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

· Exceedingly well organized and detail oriented

· Able to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities and accommodate rush requests

· Strong commitment to excellence and customer service orientation

· Ability to lead, work independently, and be a team player

· Strong communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Able to work under pressure

· Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Company Description

Rees Broome has grown to be one of Virginia’s top law firms, with 50 attorneys and proven expertise in the areas of civil litigation, business, tax, estates, employment, construction defect liability, homeowners’ and condominium associations, zoning, commercial real estate and creditors’ rights work. In addition to our main office in Tysons, we have growing offices in Leesburg, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland.

Company Description

Rees Broome has grown to be one of Virginia’s top law firms, with 50 attorneys and proven expertise in the areas of civil litigation, business, tax, estates, employment, construction defect liability, homeowners’ and condominium associations, zoning, commercial real estate and creditors’ rights work. In addition to our main office in Tysons, we have growing offices in Leesburg, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland.