Paralegal, Corporate (New York)

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a paralegal to join our team in NY (hybrid – 3 days in the office) to support our corporate transactional practice. The candidate must be able to manage a high volume of work with tight turnaround times during and outside business hours and will be called upon to draft, review and analyze corporate documents and assist with transactions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience as a corporate paralegal and will provide general support primarily to our NY corporate practice, including the following:

• Corporate Transaction Lifecycle Support
  • Prepare and file UCC Financing Statements, Amendments, Terminations, In-Lieu filings and fixture filings; draft collateral attachments; Lien Search Review; Maintain corporate tickler system;
  • Draft corporate documentation including corporate resolutions, consents and certificates; and
  • Assist with corporate closings; Due Diligence Review; Prepare drafts of agreements (such as security agreements, guaranties, pledge agreements, promissory notes, waivers, bills of sale, assignment agreements) and ancillary documentation; Review and revise documents (proofreading).
• Prepare and file incorporation, qualification and amendment documentation, including basic operating agreements and by-laws with various state offices.
• Composing and maintenance of corporate minute books.
• Obtain public documents, including tax clearance certificates, charters, merger certificates and certificates of good standing.
• Prepare Rule 144 and 144K Letters.
• Arrange Franchise Tax and LLC Notices for payment; Prepare and file SS-4 Applications with the Internal Revenue Department.
• Process invoices for payment (statutory representation, CT, CSC and Precise Corporate Printing).
• Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies.
• Have experience with securities filings Form ID, Form D, Form 4, Form 3. Proofread securities filings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in paralegal studies.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Pro/Nuance Power PDF or equivalent software.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with the audit inquiry process, UCC lien searches, and basic corporate filings.
• General SEC knowledge and previous experience with securities filings with the SEC is strongly desired.

Applications

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter, résumé and transcripts by sending to [email protected]. Applications should be addressed to Dana Schuessler, Director, Professional Resources and Administration.

Salary

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Range: $120,000 –$150,000 USD