DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
The candidate will assist lawyers in all stages of Corporate and Securities transactional and related matters. The primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

•    Prepare and file of corporation and limited liability company organizational and governance documents.
•    Prepare and file for EIN applications.
•    Prepare and file SEC Form ID EDGAR Next filer code applications.
•    Prepare signature packets and closing documents in accordance with acquisition and financing documents.  Prepare closing sets and binders.
•    Obtain good standing certificates, D/B/A status, corporate lien searches.
 Prepare responses to audit request letters.
•     Microsoft Office support – edit documents, prepare presentations, format complex documents, create and update tables, convert .pdf files.  
•    Provide general support to Corporate and Securities Department and assist with special projects, as needed.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•    Certified Paralegal (this is preferred but not required).
•    Minimum of (5) years’ experience working as a paralegal in a corporate and securities department (ideally in a dynamic paced law firm).
•    Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word (including the ability to modify styles, and create tables of contents and indices), Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint, and able to quickly learn new technology and software applications.
•    Knowledge of SEC filings, including registration statements on Forms DRS, S-1, F-1, and reporting filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K.
•    Experience in billing time.
•    Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
•    Superior attention to detail, as well as organizational and multi-tasking skills.
•    Must be able to handle highly-sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
•    Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable, and capable of working independently as well as in a team.
•    Ability to effectively and accurately manage multiple projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships and independently prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
•    Notary certification required – firm will pay for certification if candidate not certified upon hire.
 
Preferred Skills (but not required)
•    Westlaw research – background searches
•    Experience with Form D filings
•    Experience with state blue sky filings and research
 
COMPETENCIES
The competencies listed below describes the skills, knowledge and behavior required to perform this job. The successful candidate for this position will:
Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.
Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
Project/Assignment Management: Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; manage project team activities.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures.
Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Dependability: Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to over time with advanced approval to work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
•    Continually required to sit.
•    Occasionally required to stand.
•    Occasionally required to walk.
•    Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
•    Frequently required to talk, hear, taste or smell.

WORK Environment in performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:
•    Frequently a fast-paced environment determined by project to be completed.
•    Frequently mid-paced environment on daily assigned projects.
•    Occasional discomfort due to noise and temperature.
•    Occasional pressure and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.
•    Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary.

SALARY RANGE:
85-105k depending on experience
 
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.