Paralegal

BakerHostetler Career; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler seeks a Corporate/M&A Paralegal in Orlando to support transactional and corporate matters. The candidate will work primarily with corporate and business attorneys, handling formation, filings, and due diligence in a high-volume practice.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in transactional matters, a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong document management and proofreading skills. This is an in-office role with opportunities to assist in securities matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in transactional or finance matters.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate; equivalent combinations may substitute.
• Strong grammar, proofreading, and transcription skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle formation of entities and governing documents (articles, bylaws, operating agreements).
• Coordinate filing of corporate documents with government agencies.
• Prepare contracts and M&A/transactional documents for review by attorneys.
• Maintain corporate records and filing proceedings for incorporations and mergers.
• Conduct due diligence searches (UCC, liens, judgments, etc.) and order documents.
• Assist with closings, prepare closing checklists and binders.
• Support securities practice and form filings (IDs, Ds, 8-Ks).
• Oversee practice area form files and interact with clients and outside parties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Document management systems

Time entry systems

Job description

Our Business Group has an excellent opportunity for aCorporate/M&A Paralegal in the Orlando office. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Corporate Practice Group Leader. Our ideal candidate has experience supporting attorneys by performing routine and advanced tasks in a high-volume, complex, and productive practice, and will work primarily with corporate and business attorneys in the Orlando office.

Responsibilities:

• Handles all aspects of the formation of entities, including preparing articles of incorporation/ organization, bylaws, operating agreements, shareholders agreements, and other governing documents, stock/membership certificates, resolutions, “S” Corp elections, SS-4 forms, and related documents.


• Coordinates the filing of corporate and other documents with governmental agencies.


• Assists with the preparation of legal documents such as contracts, stock and asset purchase agreements, transactional documents for mergers and acquisitions, assignments, bills of sale, stock transfer documents, closing certificates and other closing documents for review, approval, and use by attorney.


• Maintains client corporate record books, and prepares all incorporation proceedings, qualifications, mergers, and dissolution documents.


• Conducts UCC, lien, judgment, pending suit, bankruptcy, and other due diligence searches, and orders corporate documents from various county and state offices.


• Performs due diligence review in connection with transactions, including reviewing contracts and results of due diligence searches.


• Interacts with attorneys, clients, and outside parties on a regular basis regarding various legal matters.


• Supports the securities practice and participates in public and private securities offerings and securities compliance matters, including preparing Form IDs and Form Ds, as well as assisting with the preparation of Form 8-Ks, committee resolutions, and other corporate governance matters.


• Assists in coordinating closings including preparing closing critical dates memoranda, closing checklists, and closing documents, coordinating the delivery and execution of documents, and preparing closing binders.


• Oversees practice area form files.


• Other duties as requested and assigned.

Requirements:

• Education and experience – minimum of 3 years of experience.


• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or Paralegal Certificate at a minimum; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education requirements.


• Experience supporting transactional and finance matters required.


• High proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.


• Must exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment while prioritizing needs of the clients and the firm.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, document management systems, and time entry systems.


• Ability to communicate professionally and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.


• Ability to work overtime when needed.


• This position is in-office.