Corporate Paralegal
Foley Hoag LLP is seeking a corporate paralegal for their Business Department. The role involves assisting in the formation of business entities, supporting attorneys in closing transactions, and maintaining corporate records, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the formation of business entities, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Prepare corporate formation documents and board and stockholder resolutions. Prepare and maintain corporate record books in both paper and electronic format
- Assist attorneys in closing business transactions, including corporate financings, mergers and acquisitions and private fund closings. Utilize Litera Transact, DocuSign, Carta and similar software solutions in conjunction with closings. Prepare and maintain electronic closing binders
- Research state corporate filing requirements, drafting and filing documents required to form and maintain business entities, including corporations, partnership, limited liability companies and not-for-profit organizations
- Review and track subscription documents, including review of subscription agreements and supporting documentation
- Prepare, file and track federal and state securities filings and amendments (i.e. Form ID/Form D and/or Blue Sky related exemption filings)
- Attend to and track corporate filings, including charter filings, UCC filings and SS-4 applications; order and summarize lien search results
- Utilize Word, Excel, Adobe, Nuance and dedicated corporate maintenance software and technology
- Maintain and organize files and workrooms
- Perform additional administrative tasks as requested by attorneys
- Experience using electronic signature solutions (i.e. DocuSign, Litera Transact), and electronic cap table management software (i.e. Carta) preferred
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, writing and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with legal and administrative staff and clients
- Technical Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Experience using electronic signature solutions (i.e. DocuSign, Litera Transact)
- Experience using electronic cap table management software (i.e. Carta)
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