Corporate Paralegal Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Corporate Paralegal Morningstar Law Group Raleigh, NC 27601 • Hybrid work Morningstar Law Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Paralegal for our Raleigh, NC office. This position provides essential support to attorneys handling a wide range of corporate transactions across our mergers and acquisitions, FDA and healthcare regulatory, intellectual property, venture capital, startups, securities, and general corporate practice areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Efficiently plans, produces, edits, and formats legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and reports in a timely manner. Conduct research on state-specific business licensing requirements for AEC entities. Prepare and submit licensing applications and supporting documents for AEC entities and other regulated industries. Prepare and file business entity formations, qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals. Coordinate with vendors to obtain UCC and Federal tax lien searches. Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions. Assemble closing document binders for clients. Occasionally assist commercial real estate attorneys with Secretary of State document preparation and filing. Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate record keeping of documents. Qualification Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies is preferred North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred At least five years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the relevant practice area Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and interpret licensing requirements, corporate regulations, and transactional documents. Familiarity with corporate entity structure, business filings, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience preparing and reviewing legal documents such as formation papers, licensing applications, and due diligence materials. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines. Excellent organizational skills including record keeping and data collection, and system information. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage projects from inception to completion. Experience with Office 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Experience and proficiency with NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign and other document management/collaborative platforms. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly support diversity in our team. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have as a Corporate Paralegal?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27601