Corporate Paralegal

Bekiares Eliezer LLP (Founders Legal®), a Corporate & Intellectual Property boutique law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal who will also assist with the Firm’s corporate practice including entity formations, annual and period reporting and regulatory filings, and mergers and acquisitions and securities deal management and closings.

Education & Certifications :

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Paralegal Certificate.

Professional Experience Required :

• At least 2+ years of prior work experience as a Corporate Paralegal is required.
• Experience with preparation and filing of all manner of corporate legal filings, including : Articles of Incorporation / Organization, Publication Notices, State Qualifications, Annual Reports and Maintenance, Public Document Retrieval, and UCC (both preparation / filing of forms & lien searching).
• Experience with transactions involving capital raising and mergers and acquisitions, including preparation of closing materials and an understanding of typical closing procedures.
• Experience with managing multiple concurrent projects and keeping track of respective due dates, deadlines, and filing requirements.

Professional Experience Preferred, but Not Required :

Experience with SEC filings (e.g. Form ID / D).

Technical Skills. Candidate must be :

• A very fast learner who is capable of quickly understanding and internalizing new information, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Comfortable with using and adopting new software tools and technology generally.
• Comfortable with working in a truly paperless’ environment, where all documents are generated, stored, and transmitted digitally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Working experience with Salesforce is preferred.

Performance Traits. Candidate must have :

• Demonstrated track record of excellent reliability and dependability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with others in the firm, with clients, and with outside vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
• A high level of initiative and generally be a self-starter.
• Ability, dedication, and capacity to work independently.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the firm and its attorneys.

Compensation :

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.
• Health Insurance and other benefits.
• Participation in firm-sponsored Retirement Plan.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Location :

Founders Legal is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and candidates must be a resident of the State of Georgia, although the position does offer remote working flexibility.

Additional Information :

For consideration, all Founders Legal candidates for hire must successfully complete pre-employment requirements, which may include : drug screening, pre-employment background screening, pre-employment skills assessment and prior employment verifications.

Note : To be considered as a candidate, you MUST submit your resume in PDF format. Word documents will not be accepted.

About Founders Legal®

Founders Legal (Bekiares Eliezer LLP) is a boutique law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that focuses exclusively on complex matters in the areas of Intellectual Property, Corporate, Transactional, and Securities law.

Founders Legal is comprised of highly skilled and experienced attorneys who are diverse in disciplines and specialized in their unique areas of practice.

Founders Legal is dedicated to creating, utilizing, and continually iterating upon the latest software, technology, and processes to maximize efficiency and provide uncompromising value to its clients.