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Coda Search│Staffing

Senior Paralegal

Coda Search│Staffing, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Sr Paralegal – Corporate under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors. Location This position is located in our Baltimore office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities 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-firm closing deliverables, and filing annual reports. Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(3)(c). 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 Focus and/or other 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 governmental agencies. Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists. Performs Blue Sky research and filings. Prepares and maintains capitalizations tables as well as stock and options ledgers. 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. Requirements Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate. 6 years of paralegal experience in Corporate Law. Paralegal Certificate preferred. Expected Skills 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.

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