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The Midtown Group
Potomac, MD (In Person)
$77,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Paralegal
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who enjoys working on sophisticated business transactions, entity management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment while managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Corporate & Business Law ParalegalLocation:
Potomac, MD (Onsite)Job Type:
Full-TimeSalary:
$70,000-$85,000, depending on experienceAbout the OpportunityOur client, a respected law firm in Potomac, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Corporate & Business Law Paralegal to join its growing Corporate and Business practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who enjoys working on sophisticated business transactions, entity management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment while managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys throughout all phases of corporate and business law matters from inception through completion.
- Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize corporate legal documents, including:
- Articles of Incorporation and Organization
- Operating Agreements
- Bylaws
- Corporate Resolutions
- Shareholder and Member Consents
- Corporate Minutes
- Business Formation and Dissolution Documents
- Purchase and Sale Documents
- Coordinate business entity formations, foreign qualifications, mergers, conversions, amendments, withdrawals, and dissolutions across multiple jurisdictions.
- Prepare and file annual reports, Secretary of State filings, corporate compliance documents, and other regulatory filings nationwide.
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, organizational documents, and entity databases.
- Assist attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, financing matters, and other complex business transactions.
- Prepare due diligence materials, transaction checklists, signature packets, and closing binders.
- Coordinate document execution through electronic signature platforms and manage post-closing deliverables.
- Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, continuations, assignments, and terminations.
- Conduct factual and legal research using online legal research platforms.
- Communicate professionally with clients, government agencies, financial institutions, registered agents, accountants, and outside vendors.
- Monitor filing deadlines, compliance requirements, and transaction timelines.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
- Provide additional legal and administrative support to attorneys as needed. Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of corporate/business law paralegal experience in a law firm.
- Paralegal Certificate, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience with corporate governance, entity management, and business transactions.
- Strong knowledge of Secretary of State filings and corporate compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, or commercial real estate matters is a plus.
- Experience preparing and filing UCC documents preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with legal document management and case management software.
- Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, or similar legal research platforms is preferred. Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent proofreading and document formatting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
- Professional demeanor with outstanding client service skills.
- High degree of integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Long-term career growth with a respected law firm If you're an experienced corporate paralegal seeking a long-term opportunity w you'll play a key role supporting sophisticated business transactions and corporate clients, we'd love to hear from you.