A prominent bi-coastal corporate law firm is seeking to hire a Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the Wilmington, Delaware region.
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.
Requirements:
- A 4-year undergraduate degree is required.
- 7-15 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.