A leading client, with whom we have successfully placed candidates nationwide, has expanded to a new location in Wilmington, Delaware and seeks our support.
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience for this role. The position is Monday through Friday and will begin as fully remote and transition to full-time in-office starting August 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with corporate legal work, including but not limited to entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- File documents with the Secretary of State, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Draft and organize legal documents such as contracts, resolutions, and corporate filings.
- Maintain and update corporate records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage and coordinate with outside legal counsel, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with due diligence in corporate transactions.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with discretion.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.
- Manage calendars, organize meetings, and track deadlines for legal filings and other obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Department.
Qualifications:
- A 4-year undergraduate degree is required.
- 7 plus years of experience in a corporate legal assistant or paralegal role, preferably with a focus on corporate law and Secretary of State filings.
- Proficient knowledge of corporate governance, business entities, and legal filing processes highly desired.
- Strong experience with Secretary of State filings is a significant plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new software tools and legal technologies quickly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Reliable access to a home office with the ability to work remotely until August, at which point daily in-office attendance in Wilmington will be required.
Additional Skills/Attributes:
- Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with e-filing systems and online legal research platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and external legal teams.