Corporate Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Houston office. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a Corporate/Transactional practice, including Energy. This role works under the supervision and direction of an experienced attorney and is responsible for performing a broad variety of work during all phases of various transactions within their specific practice area.

## Job Responsibilities

* Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents, due diligence review and related tasks
* Complete forms required for the formation/dissolution/amendment and qualification of corporations, LLC’s and partnerships
* Organize and maintain electronic files, and paper files where necessary
* Organize and maintain due diligence documents
* Perform due diligence searches including UCC searches and status of entity searches
* Utilize and manage electronic databases
* Proofread, organize and track documents; prepare closing sets following completion of a transaction of necessary documents; organize and distribute post-closing documents
* Assist with document/information gathering, exhibit preparation, logistics and coordination of items received
* Prepare and circulate signature pages to oil and gas mortgage documents
* Assist firm’s landman in preparation of lease and well exhibits for mortgages/deeds of trust
* Assist firm’s landman in reviewing oil and gas reserve data and mortgage and title information
* After completion of a transaction:
* Assemble, organize and record documentation in records of counties and parishes
* Assist in the filing of UCC Financing Statements in various states and if necessary, counties
* Prepare and update Recording Schedules for transactions and create and distribute CD’s of all recorded documents for transactions, as needed
* Stay current on mortgage and UCC filing requirements in various states
* Perform other duties as assigned

## Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree required
* 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a Corporate/Transactional practice, including Energy
* Experience recording documents in county records
* Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
* Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel
* Proficiency with Internet research and legal research databases
* Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high pressure environment with attention to details and deadlines
* Ability to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
* Flexibility to work late as needed
* Ability to commute to and work from downtown office a minimum of 4 days per week

## Preferred Skills

* Knowledge of iManage strongly preferred
* Notary Public for the State of Texas
* Knowledge of oil and gas terminology, legal principles and practices acquired through formal training or its equivalent a plus

## Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join its Houston office. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a Corporate/Transactional practice, including Energy and a Bachelor’s degree. This role works under the supervision and direction of an experienced attorney and is responsible for performing a broad variety of work during all phases of various transactions within their specific practice area.

## Job Responsibilities

* Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents, due diligence review and related tasks
* Complete forms required for the formation/dissolution/amendment and qualification of corporations, LLC’s and partnerships
* Organize and maintain electronic files, and paper files where necessary
* Organize and maintain due diligence documents
* Perform due diligence searches including UCC searches and status of entity searches
* Utilize and manage electronic databases
* Proofread, organize and track documents; prepare closing sets following completion of a transaction of necessary documents; organize and distribute post-closing documents
* Assist with document/information gathering, exhibit preparation, logistics and coordination of items received
* Prepare and circulate signature pages to oil and gas mortgage documents
* Assist firm’s landman in preparation of lease and well exhibits for mortgages/deeds of trust
* Assist firm’s landman in reviewing oil and gas reserve data and mortgage and title information
* After completion of a transaction:
* Assemble, organize and record documentation in records of counties and parishes
* Assist in the filing of UCC Financing Statements in various states and if necessary, counties
* Prepare and update Recording Schedules for transactions and create and distribute CD’s of all recorded documents for transactions, as needed
* Stay current on mortgage and UCC filing requirements in various states
* Perform other duties as assigned

## Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree required
* 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a Corporate/Transactional practice, including Energy
* Experience recording documents in county records
* Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
* Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel
* Proficiency with Internet research and legal research databases
* Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high pressure environment with attention to details and deadlines
* Ability to work

MS Office Suite, Internet research, legal research databases, iManage

Bachelor's degree

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree

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