Paralegal-Corporate

About DUGGAN BERTSCH: 

DUGGAN BERTSCH is a full-service law firm that specializes in the needs of the Private Client.  Our clients include ultra-high net worth and new wealth individuals (business owners, athletes, and entertainers). Our practice areas include trusts & estates, corporate, litigation, real estate, sports & entertainment, tax, healthcare and a stand-alone tax and accounting firm. We are a group of talented entrepreneurial legal professionals who care about culture and have a multi-state presence.   

Job Summary: 

DUGGAN BERTSCH is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our corporate law practice. The successful candidate will provide essential support to our attorneys on a wide variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, lending transactions, contract review, and securities offerings. This role requires strong analytical skills, flexible thinking, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who seeks exposure to a law practice and wants to learn about deal-making, working on a collaborative team with highly skilled and experienced lawyers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist corporate attorneys in completing corporate transactions, including assistance in due diligence, governmental filings, drafting and reviewing documents, and managing closing processes 

• Prepare formation documents for business entities in various jurisdictions 

• Conduct legal research on corporate law and related topics 

• Draft and review routine corporate documents, including contracts, formation documentation, operating agreements, nondisclosure agreements, closing checklists and board and equity holder resolutions 

• Manage and track checklists and deadlines for filings and other corporate requirements 

• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and all parties involved in corporate transactions. 

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm procedures  

• Perform other paralegal duties and administrative tasks as needed to support the corporate law practice 

Qualifications: 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree  

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program helpful but not required 

• Experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm helpful but not required 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

• Experience with document management systems 

Benefits: 

Competitive salary and benefits package. 

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, sophisticated, and growing legal practice. 

Positive and collaborative work environment.