At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.
Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team?
We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli is hiring and has an opening for an experienced corporate paralegal with at least 5 years of experience.
The skills and responsibilities required for the position is as follows :
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research state statutes, local Code and Secretary of State requirements for formation, amendment, dissolution and business license filings in all states
- Draft and file documents under attorney supervision with local, state, and federal agencies including but not limited to standard corporate formation, amendment and dissolution documents, name reservations, annual reports, stock certificates, and operating and merger agreements
- Ability to support and maintain large books of national and international corporate entities across multiple clients
- Knowledge of UCC processes including filing UCC financing statements and conducting UCC / lien searches and review as part of corporate transactions
- Experience with using virtual data rooms and cloud software to upload / download documents
- Prepare for closings by organizing signature pages, confirming closing checklist, delivering necessary documents, and completing other tasks as necessary
- Compile closing sets and maintain minute books
- Review and prepare title / survey objection letters and response
- Review and create critical dates lists and prepare closing documents, checklists and binders for real estate acquisitions and dispositions
- Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options / solutions to best serve internal and external clients
- Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
- Work with service companies to ensure timely filings
- Remain current on specific legal guidelines for corporate practice area (e.g. local, state, and federal regulations, document recording requirements, and filing procedures)
- Acquire, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents
- Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
- Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite / Outlook, Intapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
- Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients
Computer Applications Used
- Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Kofax
- iManage
- Various Electronic Datarooms
Requirements :
- Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
- 5 Years Experience
- Billable requirement : 1600 hours per year
- 5 days in-office
- Start time for this role will be either 8 : 30 a.m. CST or 9 : 00 a.m. CST (Work day hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.
5 hours plus overtime when necessary.)
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Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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)