Paralegal fig - remote

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Paralegal

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree and a paralegal certificate required; will consider comparable relevant experience in lieu of a paralegal certificate. Paralegal with at least five (5) years of corporate & securities experience, preferably with a large law firm; experience with the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships, including preparation of formation documents, bylaws, organizational minutes, and obtaining EINs; general experience in completing and managing due diligence projects related to corporate transactions; familiarity and general experience with blue sky research, obtaining SEC EDGAR access codes, preparation of Form D filings and documents required for state securities filings through the EFD system; experience with completing SEC filings via EDGAR, including Section 16 filings, and Form 8-K filings, and familiarity with managing EDGAR codes; excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels. Ability to organize and prioritize issues and workload. The ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision. Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities. Exercising independent judgment and initiative. Should have the ability to draft corporate resolutions and written consents to support corporate transactions and other corporate governance actions such as appointing officers and directors and entering into material agreements; experience in the preparation of documents in connection with transactional closings such as secretary and officer certificates, closing agenda, obtaining good standing certificates, and certified charter documents; experience with the preparation and filing of corporate filings and UCC financing statements at the state level; ability to track and maintain multiple entities, minute books, and other corporate records; ability to prepare initial drafts of basic corporate documents and various agreements and prepare closing checklists; experience with qualifications, mergers, conversions, dissolutions, withdrawals, and preparation of documents required for each, including review of relevant statutes to determine requirements in each jurisdiction; experience with obtaining lien and judgment searches, helping to determine the proper location for searches, and summarizing search results as needed; highly motivated and a self-starter; good organizational, writing, and proofreading skills; ability to work and learn independently, meet deadlines; and ability to interact well with attorneys, co-workers, and clients. Must be familiar with general corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private and public issuances of securities, and making federal and state securities filings. Should be comfortable with following and observing established policies and guidelines. Must maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the company’s and outside counsel), support staff, and vendors. Observes confidentiality of all matters. Must be familiar with general corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private and public issuances of securities, and making federal and state securities filings. Should be comfortable with following and observing established policies and guidelines. Must maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the company’s and outside counsel), support staff, and vendors. Observes confidentiality of all matters.

Company info

Reed Smith LLP
101 Second Street
San Francisco
California
United States 94105
Website : https://www.reedsmith.com/en/