Corporate Paralegal
11 days ago
Jacksonville
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity: Corporate Paralegal Send resumes to: the Firm: Our esteemed client is a sophisticated, full-service law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. Their attorneys and professional staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our team and support our dynamic Corporate Transactions Practice Group. This firm prides itself on delivering top-tier legal services to businesses ranging from emerging startups to established enterprises. With a thriving Corporate department, we are seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support our attorneys in a dynamic, high-volume, and collaborative environment.Position Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Paralegal with a strong foundation in business entity formations and familiarity with filings specific to the Florida Division of Corporations. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), with the ability to manage documentation and workflow related to corporate transactions.Key Responsibilities • Prepare and file entity formation and qualification documents with the Florida Division of Corporations and other state agencies., • Maintain and organize corporate records, minute books, and cap tables., • Support the legal team in all phases of Mergers & Acquisitions transactions, including due diligence, closing checklists, and post-closing documentation., • Draft and maintain corporate governance documents such as resolutions, bylaws, and operating agreements., • Conduct UCC searches and prepare UCC filings., • Track and manage deadlines related to corporate filings, renewals, and compliance calendars., • Assist in preparing closing binders and maintaining organized transaction files., • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including attorneys, clients, regulatory agencies, and vendors.Required Qualifications, • Minimum of 2+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in a law firm or in-house legal department., • Proven experience in business entity formations and corporate filings in Florida., • M&A experience is a significant plus—must be comfortable managing transaction support., • Familiarity with UCC filings, corporate records management, and deal documentation., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of legal entity management software is a plus., • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills., • Paralegal Certificate or equivalent education/experience required.