Corporate Paralegal
Trustpoint.One - Cleveland, OH
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Trustpoint.One is pleased to assist a leading law firm its search for a Corporate Paralegal to assist attorneys in a busy practice. The position has hybrid flexibility in the firm's Cleveland, OH office. Specific duties of the Corporate Paralegal include, but are not limited to the following:Proactively provide support to attorneys as assignedDraft routine legal documents and correspondence specific to the Business and Finance practice groupsConduct factual legal research and analysis relevant to practice area using all available resources including print and electronic sourcesAt the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with outside counsel, filing agents, and clientsOrganize and maintain internal files and closing materials for assigned practice groupPrioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned teamTimely enter, reviews, and correct time entriesArrange for procurement of outside services such as statutory agent services, lien searches, state filings, securities filings, etc.Perform reviews of various legal documentsAssist with diligence matters for various deal workProcess invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for paymentFile various documents with appropriate governmental bodies, including states, FINRA, and the SECAct as liaison between attorneys and practice support teamsManage DocuSign signature process and compile signature pagesPrepare closing binders/files for transactionsAssist in the formation of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companiesDraft and revise documents for filing with state and county officesDraft and revise Articles of Incorporation/FormationPrepare Simple Deeds and stock certificatesDraft loan and/or general transactional documentsReview Letters of Intent, contracts, Loan Commitments, and UCC'sFamiliarity with Secretary of State websites, particularly for the states of Ohio, Indiana, and KentuckyPrepare and maintain/update corporate minute books, including ownership certificates and ledgersOrganize, participate, and assist in business transactions and prepare and update closing and other checklistsUpdate and maintain electronic data roomsRun lien searches and litigation reportsRequirements:Corporate legal department paralegal experience required.ABA approved paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of experience.Maintain client confidentialityDemonstrated strong attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office 2010 - Word, Outlook and ExcelProficient in computerized legal research programs including WestLaw, Lexis/Nexis, PACER and proficiency with electronic data rooms and secure file transfer systems and programsProficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software where applicableProficient in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF software such as Power PDFProficient in CARTA - ability to submit materials to CARTA, review CARTA files, and update capitalization tables.Adept at using DocuSign and creating multiple-choice formsProficient in iManage Desksite preferred. Must have experience in some large-scale document management system. Previous experience in performing searches and finding documents for references preferred.Notary Public preferred.If you would like to learn more about the Corporate Paralegal position available in Cleveland, OH, then please submit your resume, in Word format, by clicking the Apply Now button.Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Created: 2025-04-19