Fort Worth On-Site Corporate Paralegal - Transactions

EMERGE; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

EMERGE partners with a nationally respected AmLaw 100 law firm to seek an experienced Corporate & Transactional Paralegal in Fort Worth, Texas. This role supports attorneys on sophisticated business transactions, entity formation, and real estate or financing closings, with a strong focus on organization and deadline management.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of corporate or transactional paralegal experience, experience with closing documents, and familiarity with multi-state filings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate or transactional paralegal experience preferred, ideally within a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting corporate formations, entity maintenance, mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
• Hands-on experience preparing closing documents, managing closing checklists, coordinating signatures, and compiling closing binders.
• Knowledge of corporate governance documents, Secretary of State filings, business entity regulations, and multi-state filing requirements.
• Familiarity with UCC financing statements, lien searches, and due diligence processes related to corporate and real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate and transactional matters, including entity formations, amendments, dissolutions, mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing corporate maintenance.
• Draft, prepare, and file corporate documents, including formation certificates, operating agreements, annual reports, stock certificates, and merger-related documentation.
• Research state statutes, Secretary of State requirements, and applicable regulations governing corporate filings and business entity compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate corporate, real estate, and financing closings by preparing documents, managing closing checklists, organizing signature pages, and tracking outstanding deliverables.
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation for a diverse client base, including family offices, real estate funds, and business entities.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, conduct lien and UCC searches, and assist with due diligence reviews for corporate and real estate transactions.
• Organize, review, analyze, and summarize transactional documents while maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Manage electronic data rooms, coordinate document exchanges, and compile closing binders for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, service companies, and government agencies to coordinate filings, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of transactions.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, communicating progress, and identifying practical solutions to support client and attorney needs.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Entity management

Closing coordination

Due diligence

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

iManage

Intapp

Kofax

Job description

EMERGE partners with a nationally respected AmLaw 100 law firm to seek an experienced Corporate & Transactional Paralegal in Fort Worth, Texas. This role supports attorneys on sophisticated business transactions, entity formation, and real estate or financing closings, with a strong focus on organization and deadline management.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of corporate or transactional paralegal experience, experience with closing documents, and familiarity with multi-state filings.