Paralegal II

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH, seeks a skilled paralegal to support corporate governance and legal operations. You will draft shareholder and director resolutions, review organizational documents, and assist with regulatory filings and entity management across subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of paralegal experience, an associate degree (paralegal studies preferred), and a paralegal certification; notary designation is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3
• Typically 4–6 years of experience in a paralegal, corporate governance, or related legal support role.
• Proficient computer and office equipment experience.
• Proficient experience in corporate governance and entity management.
• Proficient experience in drafting legal documents and document production.
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues and problem solve.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under short deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written) and strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house corporate law department a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as shareholder/member and director/manager resolutions and written consents and basic organizational documents.
• Perform basic legal research including review of corporate organizational documents.
• Entity management and statutory filings for all subsidiaries in all jurisdictions, including annual reports and other required filings; withdraw or dissolve entities as necessary.
• Maintain and update minute books and databases. Maintain vital file room for storage of minute books and other corporate and transaction documents. Manage corporate record retention policy and related activities.
• Coordinate shareholder meetings with external vendors and preparation and coordination of execution of financing and other transaction documents.
• Provide general paralegal support, including notary duties.
• Assist attorneys with regulatory and other filings.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Corporate governance

Document production

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate Degree

Notary designation

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal studies major

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as shareholder/member and director/manager resolutions and written consents and basic organizational documents.
• Perform basic legal research including review of corporate organizational documents.
• Entity management and statutory filings for all subsidiaries in all jurisdictions, including annual reports and other required filings; withdraw or dissolve entities as necessary.
• Maintain and update minute books and databases. Maintain vital file room for storage of minute books and other corporate and transaction documents. Manage corporate record retention policy and related activities.
• Assist with other special projects as needed, including responses to due diligence and information requests, coordination of shareholder meetings with external vendors, and preparation and coordination of execution of financing and other transaction documents.
• Provide general paralegal support, including notary duties.
• Assist attorneys with regulatory and other filings.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree
• Obtain/Maintain notary designation.
• Obtain/Maintain paralegal certification.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Specify Major (if applicable): Paralegal studies preferrable

Minimum Experience, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3
• Typically 4–6 years of experience in a paralegal, corporate governance, or related legal support role.
• Proficient computer and office equipment experience.
• Proficient experience in corporate governance and entity management.
• Proficient experience in drafting legal documents and document production.
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues and problem solve.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under short deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written) and strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house corporate law department a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.