Overview
Paralegal Jobs in New York, NY at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Paralegal
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
A recognized law firm is looking to hire a Paralegal to join their growing team.
The qualified professional in this position can either work at in their New York City and/or California-based office.***
Responsibilities
Establish the corporate name, prepare formation documents and coordinate execution and subsequent filing in proper jurisdictions
Prepare entity qualification or registration forms for foreign jurisdictions
Prepare and maintain minute books and capitalization tables
Use capitalization management software to maintain capitalization records of clients
Assist in drafting employment, purchase and option agreements, stock plans and other related documents
Assist with liquidations and dissolutions of companies and other entities
Assist in closings by preparing and gathering closing materials and attending the pre-closings and closing
Draft and review routine transactional documents, e.g., signature pages, officer’s certificates and, correspondence with a particular focus on serving companies in the technology, energy and financial sectors
Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications
5+ years of related work experience
Bachelor’s Degree
An understanding of Delaware General Corporate Law, New York Business Corporate Law and California Corporations Code
Significant substantive working knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to the formation of a variety of corporate entities
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and any practice-related software
Demonstrates good organization, verbal and written communication skills, plus exhibits aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures
Proven ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other firm resources
Strong time management skills, and ambition to work in a dynamic, shared environment
Desired Skills
Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved training program
