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A global law firm seeks a Corportate/Real Estate Paralegal to join their New York, NY office.
Job Responsibility
Complete and maintain organizational documentation necessary to form business entities for corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships (including articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes, client new entity forms, etc.)
Assist with corporate documents and qualification of corporations to do business in foreign jurisdictions
Establish a tracker system for all corporate matters such as signature requests and client follow-ups
Assist with major projects, such as acquisitions, financings and sales
Interact with registered agents and service companies
Facilitate corporate filings with registered agent, Secretary of State and other state and governmental agencies
Correspond/coordinate with local counsel regarding entity formations
Prepare SS-4 applications and obtain U.S. Employer Identification Numbers
Process dissolutions of U.S. and Non-U.S. entities (in conjunction with local counsel)
Manage client compliance process for collecting Know Your Customer diligence and related items
Communicate daily with institutional clients and their operating partners
Draft operating agreements, consents and officer/director certificates
Manage domestic and international corporate/minute books and share certificates
Assist with legalization, authentication and apostille process for documents at the State Department and embassies
Supervise client support specialist
Orders, reviews, and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents, and surveys
Requirements
Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
Has in-depth knowledge of practice area and generally performs with little supervision
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once
Solid technical skills are necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Must have ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information
Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment
Possess advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures
Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities
Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm's practice groups
Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals
High School Diploma or GED
6 years of Paralegal experience in Corporate and/or Real Estate law