Hybrid Paralegal

Hybrid Paralegal (Business Law) needed for a highly respected law firm in Ohio.

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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Paralegal specializing in Business Law to join our team in Cincinnati. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases, providing legal representation and advice to top clients. This is a unique chance to apply your skills and expertise to make a significant impact in our organization and the communities we serve.

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Why join us?

Our healthy list of benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k with company match
• Flexible spending account program
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment policy
• Long-term disability policy
• Moving expenses
• Sixteen-week paid parental leave, with additional four weeks of unpaid leave available
• Emergency child care and elder care

Job Details

We are seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of corporate legal experience to support our Business team in the Cincinnati office. All employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

General Duties:

• Conduct factual legal research and analysis relevant to practice area using all available resources including print and electronic sources
• Arrange for procurement of outside services such as statutory agent services, lien searches, state filings, securities filings, etc.
• At the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with outside counsel, filing agents, and clients
• Organize and maintain internal files and closing materials for assigned practice group
• Follow the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the applicable jurisdiction.
• Clearly communicate in a concise (oral and written), professional manner.
• Proactively provide support to attorneys as assigned
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence specific to the Business and Finance practice groups
• File various documents with appropriate governmental bodies, including states, FINRA, and the SEC.
• Perform reviews of various legal documents
• Assist with diligence matters for various deal work
• Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment
• Prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team
• Timely enter, review, and correct time entries
• Act as liaison between attorneys and practice support teams.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Manage DocuSign signature process and compile signature pages
• Prepare closing binders/files for transactions
• Assist in the formation of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies
• Coordinate with attorneys and prepare audit letters for clients
• Draft and revise Articles of Incorporation/Formation
• Prepare Simple Deeds and stock certificates; draft loan and/or general transactional documents
• Review Letters of Intent, contracts, Loan Commitments, and UCC's
• Familiarity with Secretary of State websites, particularly for the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
• Prepare and maintain/update corporate minute books including ownership certificates and ledgers
• Organize, participate, and assist in business transactions and prepare and update closing and other checklists
• Update and maintain electronic data rooms
• Run lien searches and litigation reports
• Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Interpersonal and Other Requirements
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 - Word, Outlook and Excel
• Proficient in computerized legal research programs including WestLaw, Lexis/Nexis, PACER, and other secure transfer programs.
• Proficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software where applicable
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF software such as Power PDF
• Proficient in CARTA - ability to submit materials to CARTA, review CARTA files, and update capitalization tables.
• Adept at using DocuSign and creating multiple-choice forms
• Proficient in iManage Desksite - ability to perform searches and find documents for references (desired)
• Notary (desired)
• High school diploma required, ABA approved paralegal certificate and three or more years of experience in a law firm or legal department of a corporation preferred

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