DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking a Paralegal - Corporate who will perform a range of substantive legal duties under the supervision of attorneys. The role involves preparing legal documents, coordinating between various parties, and managing corporate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Performs and maintains capitalization tables as well as stock and options ledgers
- Direct experience with Carta, Pulley, and other related software
- Direct experience with SEC EDGAR Next
- Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short‑form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports)
- Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(c)(3)
- Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements
- Prepares UCC searches and filings
- Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate transactions such as acquisitions and mergers
- Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business
- Assists with basic private company transfer agent functions including stock issuance, stock transfers, stock option grants and maintenance of stock option plan records in corporate maintenance software
- Assists with due diligence
- Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution
- Prepares draft documentation for filings with Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and other state or federal agencies
- Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists
- Performs Blue Sky research and filings
- Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)
- Prepares drafts and files S‑8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings
- Manages data rooms and matter files
- Other duties
Skills
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area
- Strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company Overview
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.dlapiper.com/.