Corporate Paralegal

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for our Corporate, Finance and Real Estate Department in our Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, or Seattle office. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives and commitment to the community. Under the supervision of attorneys, the Corporate Paralegal will provide support for all types of corporate and commercial transactions. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Draft closing documents and other routine documents necessary at all stages of a corporate transaction, including those related to mergers, acquisitions, UCC, SEC, Blue Sky, 40 Act, Federal and State compliance.
• Assemble and organize documents related to corporate transactions including financial data and corporate records and summarize documents as needed.
• Manage large closings, prepare closing memoranda and closing binders.
• Prepare and file organization and other documents relating to partnerships and other business entities.
• Incorporate/Organize/Qualify corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
• Attend Corporate board and shareholder meetings.
• Draft and maintain corporate minutes and bylaws.
• Organize publications, hearings and shareholder mailings.
• Prepare correspondence regarding client matters.
• Conduct research related to UCC, SEC, Secretary of State, and other government entities' filings and other requirements and coordinate filing searches.
• Analyze corporate histories and corporate records.
• Research Corporation Indexes for articles of incorporation, amendments, and suspension of corporations.
• Prepare, proof and file documents including Forms 8-k; 4; 10-Q
• Prepare new stock certificates and maintain stock records.
• Prepare annual meeting scripts, and board and shareholder resolutions and actions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment which includes progressive responsibility in managing corporate transactions.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with managing and using SAAS-based capitalization software (including CARTA).
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and other corporate records filing and transaction databases, Westlaw (and Dialog) and other internet research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly effective written and oral communications.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. The pay range for this position in Atlanta and Chicago only is $42.92 to $72.10 per hour; in Denver, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Seattle only is $45.90 to $68.87.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay, or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding , hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1-35(c)