Corporate Paralegal

1 week ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Chelsea Search Group Full time

Corporate Paralegal - Hybrid ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Draft closing documents and other routine documents necessary at all stages of a corporate transaction, including those related to mergers, acquisitions, UCC, SEC, Blue Sky, 40 Act, and Federal and State compliance.

• Assemble and organize documents related to corporate transactions including financial data and corporate records and summarize documents as needed.

• Manage large closings and prepare closing memoranda and closing binders.

• Prepare and file organization and other documents relating to partnerships and other business entities.

• Incorporate/Organize/Qualify corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.

• Attend Corporate board and shareholder meetings.

• Draft and maintain corporate minutes and bylaws.

• Organize publications, hearings, and shareholder mailings.

• Prepare correspondence regarding client matters.

• Research UCC, SEC, Secretary of State, and other government entities' filings and other requirements and coordinate filing searches.

• Analyze corporate histories and corporate records.

• Research Corporation Indexes for articles of incorporation, amendments, and suspension of corporations.

• Prepare, proof, and file documents including Forms 8-k; 4; 10-Q

• Prepare new stock certificates and maintain stock records.

• Prepare annual meeting scripts, and board and shareholder resolutions and actions.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• Paralegal Certification preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, including progressive responsibility in managing corporate transactions.

• Law firm experience preferred.

• Experience with managing and using SAAS-based capitalization software (including CARTA).

• High proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), other corporate records filing and transaction databases, Westlaw (and Dialog), and other internet research tools.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.

• Highly effective written and oral communications.

• Creative problem-solving abilities.

• Work independently, taking the initiative to move projects to conclusions.

• Maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.

• Reliable and dependable team player.

• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

• Ability to perform well under pressure.

To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com

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