Corporate Paralegal

Job Summary

A national law firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their Fort Lauderdale office.

This position performs duties for all types of entities, maintains corporate records, and prepares reports and filings for governmental agencies. Also, reviews, analyzes, and organizes factual information and documentation in accordance with corporate legal practice and procedure. Will prepare state filings in connection with the formation, dissolution, and merger of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Will file financing statements and judgments and lien searches. Will maintain corporate records for corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Will prepare and file necessary reports for companies with appropriate government agencies. Will review purchase / sale agreements and draft closing checklists. Will prepare and file IRS Forms or with the IRS to elect the form of taxation for the company andIRS Form SS-4 and Third Party Designation for the entity's Employer Identification Number.

Three to seven years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal

Bachelor's degree preferred / Paralegal Certificate

Knowledge of state laws and their relationship to corporate and securities matters and various state, county and city licensing laws and requirements. Must have experience signing and closing transactional matters, compliance knowledge and experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and iManage or similar document management software.