Paralegal
Job description
Position Summary
THE FOCUS IS YOU
As a Paralegal, you will assist the General Counsel and Compliance Manager with all tasks pertinent to an in-house legal department, as well as in coordination and utilization of outside legal counsel when and as needed.
What You Will Do
Regular duties include (but are not limited to):
• Prepare and file corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, articles of organization, bylaws, and operating agreements
• Management of corporate records (minutes, stock-ledgers, etc.) for the corporate group – approximately 26 entities
• Assist with the formation and dissolution of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other business entities
• Assist General Counsel and Compliance Manager with project management, fact gathering and analysis to support legal direction and document production
• Work on special projects as requested which may include partnership with key stakeholders, research, analysis, and presentation preparation
• Drafting of documents and forms necessary or appropriate to facilitate the above tasks
• Maintain renewals or file for new firm permits in individual states where UHY LLP practices public accountancy
• Maintain listing of individual partner CPA licenses
• Ensure regulatory and disciplinary matters requiring reporting to the PCAOB and/or state boards of accountancy are appropriately tracked and communicated to General Counsel
What We Are Looking For
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree with a paralegal certification (or equivalent experience)
• Possess at least three (3) years’ experience in a corporate in-house setting
• Demonstrable expertise in all areas of corporate transactional work
• Strong Excel skills
Travel
• Occasional reasonable travel anticipated
Who We Are
READY TO DELIVER
We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.
A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE
We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.
AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU
A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.
What We Offer
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
Attractive Compensation Packages
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to furthering our DE&I journey through building a diverse professional community based on equitable treatment for all and a collaborative culture that values inclusion.