PostJobFreePosted May 22, 2026First seen May 22, 2026
The Corporate Paralegal will conduct due diligence, research, and SEC filings while supporting entity formation, transactional closings, and related administrative functions. This role involves drafting key corporate documents, coordinating complex closings, and managing pre- and post-closing activities to support attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience supporting partners, associates, and clients on corporate legal matters. Candidates should be able to draft documents and work independently. This role requires in-office presence in the Los Angeles office three times a week.
Responsibilities
Due Diligence
Obtain, organize and index due diligence documents
Monitor review of data room by other professionals
Order and review lien, tax and judgment services
Research
Review publicly available corporate and SEC documents and drafts corporate profiles
Execute LEXIS and Bloomberg searches
Prepare brief bios or background/industry reports
Business Entity Documentation
Form and dissolve corporations and other business entities
Draft board resolutions, shareholder and partner resolutions, charter documents, and merger certificates
Issue stock or membership interest certificates and maintain ledgers
Coordinate with service companies for filings and apostilles
SEC Filings and Related Documents
Organize exhibits for regulatory filings
Obtain EDGAR codes
Coordinate distribution to exchanges and interested parties
Manage a printer group and proofreaders
Draft tender offer ancillary documents and coordinate mailing to security holders
Transactional/Closings
Coordinate working group lists
Draft closing documents including secretary's and officer's certificates and UCC statements
Coordinate signature collection; manage pre-closing logistics and staffing
Substantively review board resolutions, certified corporate documents, and third-party consents
Coordinate execution and notarization
Manage post-closing activities and closing sets
Administrative
Monitor service company accounts
Manage and format documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF consistent with firm standards
Perform other assigned duties
Qualifications
Five plus years’ experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm environment
Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved school required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical, administrative, and multi-tasking skills
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with high-level attorneys and clients
Notary certification a plus but not required
Flexibility to work overtime required
ADA Requirements
Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
Employment Status
Non-Exempt
Hybrid