Legal Assistant Paralegal
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Candidate must have exceptional communication skills, the ability to professionally interact with clients, as well as to have superior organizational and document preparation skills
Candidate must be motivated, self-starter, highly detail-oriented and manage tasks in a timely and proactive manner
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Including SharePoint and Excel) and other law firm related software
Ability to draft and review/modify legal documents with minimal guidance from attorneys
Assist in preparing and filing necessary regulatory documents, such as annual reports and disclosures
Candidate must have ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure proper execution of agreements and documents
Conduct due diligence in support of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written skills for the purpose of obtaining and conveying information to clients, outside counsel, management, and team members, as well as producing legal materials
Ability to work independently, drive projects forward and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
Superior attention to detail
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within stated deadlines and for more than one attorney
Ability to manage and drive M&A processes, putting together signature pages, creating closing sets, overseeing closing checklists, etc
Ability to form legal entities (filing formation or incorporation documents and SS4s, etc
Coordinate with third party vendors to order lien searches
Strong leadership, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization
Ability to present ideas and information in a concise, organized way
Ability to organize files and willingness and ability to perform administrative functions
Skills: reporting skills, legal administration skills, litigation, client relationships, organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, dependability, client confidentiality
Must have a professional appearance
Experience Required: 3+ years of M&A transaction experience in a law firm setting
Responsibilities
Draft and review/modify legal documents with minimal guidance from attorneys, such as drafting M&A agreements, employment law contracts, nondisclosure agreements, corporate bylaws, minutes, and resolutions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, gather information, and ensure proper execution of agreements, signature pages and other transactional related documents
Prepare due diligence documents, and contract schedules/disclosures as may be needed in support of M&A transactions, and other corporate transactions
Assist in preparing regulatory documents, such as annual reports, disclosures, and corporate information with the Secretary of States
Coordinate with third-party vendors to order lien searches as may be required for corporate transactions
Prepare documents for entity formations (Inc.’s, LLC’s), including bylaws, consents, and operating agreements
Duties: Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; client communication; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
Oversee and maintain internal procedures for client data and case files
Provide support as required, including interacting with clients, internal and outside counsel, department managers, and other team members
Job description
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mid-Size, nationally known, well-established, growing, and fast-paced law firm is seeking to immediately hire a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Who is ready to join an exciting and energetic working environment. For more information about Oberman Law Firm, visit www.obermanlaw.com
Job Description:
• Draft and review/modify legal documents with minimal guidance from attorneys, such as drafting M&A agreements, employment law contracts, nondisclosure agreements, corporate bylaws, minutes, and resolutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, gather information, and ensure proper execution of agreements, signature pages and other transactional related documents.
• Prepare due diligence documents, and contract schedules/disclosures as may be needed in support of M&A transactions, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist in preparing regulatory documents, such as annual reports, disclosures, and corporate information with the Secretary of States
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to order lien searches as may be required for corporate transactions.
• Prepare documents for entity formations (Inc.’s, LLC’s), including bylaws, consents, and operating agreements.
• Duties: Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; client communication; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
• Oversee and maintain internal procedures for client data and case files.
• Provide support as required, including interacting with clients, internal and outside counsel, department managers, and other team members.
Practice Areas:
Business and Commercial Law, Corporate, Healthcare Law, Labor & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Transactional/Corporate Work and Litigation.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Candidate must have exceptional communication skills, the ability to professionally interact with clients, as well as to have superior organizational and document preparation skills.
• Candidate must be motivated, self-starter, highly detail-oriented and manage tasks in a timely and proactive manner.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Including SharePoint and Excel) and other law firm related software.
• Ability to draft and review/modify legal documents with minimal guidance from attorneys.
• Assist in preparing and filing necessary regulatory documents, such as annual reports and disclosures.
• Candidate must have ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure proper execution of agreements and documents.
• Conduct due diligence in support of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written skills for the purpose of obtaining and conveying information to clients, outside counsel, management, and team members, as well as producing legal materials.
• Ability to work independently, drive projects forward and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within stated deadlines and for more than one attorney.
• Ability to manage and drive M&A processes, putting together signature pages, creating closing sets, overseeing closing checklists, etc.
• Ability to form legal entities (filing formation or incorporation documents and SS4s, etc.
• Coordinate with third party vendors to order lien searches.
• Strong leadership, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to present ideas and information in a concise, organized way.
• Ability to organize files and willingness and ability to perform administrative functions.
• Skills: reporting skills, legal administration skills, litigation, client relationships, organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, dependability, client confidentiality
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Experience Required: 3+ years of M&A transaction experience in a law firm setting.