Paralegal

Essential Duties

• Interact with corporate teams and clients to facilitate all aspects of closings. 

• Draft and coordinate filings at state/county levels (e.g., certificates of incorporation/formation, qualifications, bylaws/initial LP and LLC agreements, organizational consents, and assumed name certificates).

• Maintain Minute books.

• Draft transactional board consents and officer certificates. 

• Conduct due diligence. 

• Prepare Schedules to Credit Agreements, Security Agreements, Stock Purchases and Information Certificates.

• Prepare stock certificates and maintain ledgers. 

• Draft, review, monitor and coordinate SEC filings.

• Manage closings deliveries. 

• Prepare and update closing agendas. 

• Conduct UCC/lien searches and prepare master logs. 

• Prepare option grants and management stock agreements. 

• Prepare closing binders.

• Collect signature pages, when necessary.
   

Other Duties

• Assist attorneys with speeches and articles.

• Attend CLE and courses to expand knowledge of substantive law.

• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the Office Administrator or Human Resources representative, and indirectly to assigned attorneys. 

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

The Paralegal should be familiar with effective administrative processes and possess the ability to manage a multitude of tasks and deals simultaneously.  This employee should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The Paralegal should have administrative experience related to the legal services environment. 

Skills:

The Paralegal must possess above-average writing skills and have the ability to conduct legal research and translate difficult concepts into simple terms.  This employee should also have great computer skills.

Education:

Paralegal certification from an ABA approved school or bachelor’s degree in a field related to law, administration, or liberal arts required. 

Physical Demands:

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 75% of the time.  This position constantly operates, computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.). Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment.  Overtime Required.

Salary Range:

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes Boone’s Boston office reflects the firm’s strategic expansion into key financial and innovation hubs and its continued national growth. Opened in 2026 and located at One Financial Center, the Boston office serves clients across the greater New England region and beyond. Lawyers in our Boston office focus on key practice areas including investment management regulatory matters, complex business litigation and asset securitization, while also supporting the firm’s broader capabilities across corporate, finance, technology and healthcare sectors. This office is an important part of Haynes Boone’s long-term investment in the Northeast and its commitment to serving sophisticated clients in dynamic markets. As with all Haynes Boone offices, the Boston office fosters a collegial and collaborative environment and seeks highly motivated lawyers and staff who value excellence, teamwork and respect.