Paralegal - Investment Funds

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm that values its people as the backbone of its operations. The Paralegal will perform a range of substantive case-related duties under attorney supervision, including preparing legal documents, coordinating with various parties, and managing documentation for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Researches, prepares and files legal UCC Financing Statements
• Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions ( Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-firm closing deliverables, and filing annual reports, and assists with formation of entities Manages data rooms and matter files
• Coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, etc. including all closing documentation
• Develops, monitors and updates closing and other checklists
• Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures
• Prepares closing books
• Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements
• Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business
• Assists with due diligence
• Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution
• Performs Blue Sky research and filings
• Prepares and maintains capitalizations tables as well as stock and options ledgers
• Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)
• Manages data rooms and matter files
• Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)
• Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents
• Communicates/Liaises with judges’ chambers, court personnel, outside counsel, clients and other parties via telephone, mail and email
• Organizes service and delivery of signature copies to chambers
• Maintains department calendar
• Experience with secondaries reviews

Skills

• High School or GED
• 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area
• Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelors Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
• Paralegal Certificate preferred. For California Paralegals: Must meet the California Paralegal Requirement or any other states requiring a paralegal certification

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)

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