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Legal Staff in Los Angeles, CA

Vedder Price, P.C. Nov 07,2016 May 25,2016 Location Los Angeles CA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Corporate

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities: General: Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources Develop physical and virtual data rooms; manage data in Vedder Connect and related applications Preliminary organization of records and documents Manage corporate services vendors, post-completion billing and vendor invoice management Manage client information in Corporate Focus Finance and Transactions: Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.); Draft transactional documents including resolutions, contracts, leases, agreements, opinions, allonges, joinders, Secretary’s certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents relating to loan parties; Run, order and analyze minutes and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches; Prepare and file various UCC financing statements (UCC-1, Fixture, Amendments, Continuation, and Terminations) for the purpose of securing loans, including notes, mortgages; Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation; Order good standing certifications and certified charters; Manage, review and organize due diligence materials; Prepare and submit 8821 form and W-9 form to IRS; Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties; Prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments; Prepare, obtain, and organize required closing certificates and related documents for pre-closing; Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments; Order to obtain post- closing UCC Search to Reflect; Prepare transmittal letters and coordinate the delivery of the Notes, Intercreditor Agreements, and Deposit Accounts Control Agreements to loan parties; Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties; Create post-closing checklists and setting up follow up reminders; Interact and coordinate with various service companies; Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments; and Recognize and resolve problems Merger and Acquisition: Prepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations for conducting business; Prepare stock certificates, legend, and back sheet; Draft shareholder and board consents; Draft and file amendment certificates for corporation or Limited Liability Companies; Prepare and draft merger or purchase agreements; and Prepare and draft disclosure schedules. Entity Formation: Draft organizational, incorporation, and formation documents such as Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, Consents, qualification documents; Conduct name availability and reserve entity name if required; Draft Subscription Agreements, Stock certificates, stock powers and related documents; Prepare SS-4 form and apply for Employer ID Number; and Coordinate execution of consent forms for using service companies as Registered Agent.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: BA Degree or equivalent degree. A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program preferred. 5+ years’ Paralegal experience involving transactional and corporate/securities matters. Strong research and writing skills. Willingness and flexibility to work overtime. Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects. Ability to multi-task. Ability to work independently. High level of attention to detail.

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