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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Corporate Practice a Paralegal, this is a remote shared services position that can be based in various office locations.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
Position Summary
This position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Corporate Securities Department in all stages of corporate transactions including related research and analysis with a focus on the creation and filing of corporate entities, UCCs, and securities. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages multiple transactional closings including, private company financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and strategic investments.
Assists with drafting board and shareholder resolutions; assists with due diligence procedures, online and factual searches; organization of due diligence materials; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares all documents required to form corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies
Assists with entity formation; assists with drafting of corporate organizational documents; assists with operations of corporations and corporate records maintenance; prepares foreign qualifications, dissolutions and withdrawals
Assists with the preparation and filing of UCCs, including continuation and termination statements; analyzes UCC search results; prepares UCC and lien summary charts; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares and files documents and forms for ongoing corporate operations, including directors and shareholders’ resolutions, and amendments to articles of incorporation
Drafts secretary’s certificates, bylaws, operating agreements and resolutions
Prepares Beneficial Owners reports (BOIs) under the Corporate Transparency Act
Prepares stock option agreements and stock certificates; maintains stock ledgers and capitalization tables
Maintains entity minute books and entity ledgers for various clients
Prepares applications for federal employer identification numbers
Redlines and proofreads documents; assists with conforming party names and terms in agreements and other documents
Conducts research and performs library and online searches; retrieves reference materials from outside libraries that may not be readily available
Prepares SEC filings, both corporate and Section 16, responds to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 & 1934 filings; prepares Rule 144 opinion letters; assists with preparation and organizations of documents related to public company transactions; drafts Form S-8s
Strong experience with the preparation and filing of Form Ds. Is proficient in and has credentials for the Edgar Next platform
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerks
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
Work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment
Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly
Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered
Minimum of 10 years corporate experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Corporate & Securities practice area
Public securities experience a strong plus, but not required
Experience working with governmental agencies and service companies, including Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and SEC (Edgar Next) to file and retrieve documents
Knowledge of the workings of a corporation, and a general understanding appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, and research in connection therewith
Technology
Familiar with practice specific technology (Edgar Next, service company sites, etc.)
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Familiar with Secretary of State databases
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
