Kansas City office is looking for a corporate paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to assist its Corporate and Transactional Practice, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions:
Responsibilities:
- Transactional work, including creation and maintenance of Virtual Data Rooms, signature packets, closing checklists, closing binders
- Perform lien searches (Federal, State and County) and assist with other due diligence
- Prepare state and local filings (including financial and business)
- Draft corporate formation documents including preparation of Articles of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Stock Certificates, IRS Forms, Foreign Registrations
- Research corporate entities and obtain documents on-line or via other means from various state agencies
- Research state and local statutes
Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of corporate practice
- Strong analytic and research skills
- Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize projects and prioritize workload while paying close attention to detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage projects for several attorneys in multiple offices
- Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
- Ability to work and learn independently and as a team
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook). Experience with Excel a plus
- Familiarity with virtual data rooms and corporate practice-related software tools like Kira and Simply Agree
Requirements:
- Paralegal Certificate
- 5 years' or more experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
