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Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Dec 01,2016 Location Dallas TX
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Corporate

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

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Entry-Level Paralegal The candidate will arrange filings, mailings and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties, including preparing tax filings with the IRS (including SS-4’s, 8832’s, etc.), securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (generally, via online websites), “blue sky filings,” Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association (generally, via online websites). Will assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product including in computer based technology, especially in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Monitor regulations, legal developments and compliance procedures in area of expertise. Maintain forms and databases relating to partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and other corporate forms, and research with respect to state filing requirements. Assist with on-going administrative client matters including preparation of routine or special board resolutions (officer appointment resolutions, transaction specific resolutions, etc.) and amendments to formation certificates and entity operating agreements. Form and qualify entities to do business in various states and other jurisdictions including coordinating with foreign counsel (e.g., Cayman Islands, Marshall Islands, Anguilla, Luxembourg, etc.) to form entities and prepare formation agreements. Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents including drafting simple initial formation agreements (such as certificates of formation/incorporation/limited partnership; limited partnership and limited liability agreements, etc.). Prepare binders and closing sets of completed transactions including preparation of distributions to clients and/or investors. Maintain files and other case or project records; circulate materials to project team, as needed; and maintain chronological records of project activity. Obtain services from outside contractors, including filing and registered service providers and foreign counsel. Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as overtime, clerical and/or notary assistance. Perform Apostille procedures regarding obtaining and certifying various legal documents. BA/BS degree is required. Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification is desirable. Ability to read, write and speak English is needed. Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others is advantageous. Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint (experience with creating. Familiarity with Adobe professional and Adobe Acrobat is advantageous.

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