Paralegal

BakerHostetler; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler in Orlando is seeking a Corporate/M&A Paralegal to support our corporate and business attorneys in a high-volume practice. The role is in-office and reports to the Corporate Practice Group Leader.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of transactional experience, a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, and proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign; strong proofreading and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate/M&A or transactional setting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Paralegal Certificate; equivalent combination may substitute.
• High proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription.
• Discretion with confidential information and sound judgment in prioritizing client and firm needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, 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; overtime may be required.
• This position is in-office.

Responsibilities

• Handles formation of entities and related documents (articles, bylaws, operating agreements, etc.).
• Coordinates filing of corporate documents with governmental agencies.
• Assists with transactional documents for mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintains client corporate records and closing documents.
• Conducts due diligence searches and reviews contracts.
• Supports securities practice and Form filings (IDs, Ds, 8-Ks).
• Coordinates closings including closing binder preparation and checklists.
• Oversees practice area form files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Grammar, proofreading

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 a Corporate/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.