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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Apr 24,2018 Feb 23,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Corporate - General

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Senior Corporate Paralegal Duties: Coordinate SEC and Blue Sky qualifications for public and private offerings, including preparation and filing of documents (under attorney supervision); communicate with securities examiners and participation in the resolution of issues. Prepare exchange listing and notification applications (NYSE, Nasdaq, OTC). Prepare and file SEC insider reports for Section 16 filings. Beneficial ownership reporting. Obtain CUSIP identification numbers. Assist with preparation of SEC and state company compliance requirements and forms; work with printers and coordinate filings with SEC. Prepare preliminary draft of operative documents relating to offerings. Prepare drafts of various agreements, closing checklists, certificates and closing documents. Prepare corporate organizational and operational documents; keep accurate lists and reminders for annual corporate maintenance; maintain minute books and corporate records; issue stock certificates and maintain stock records. Perform research and analysis relating to Securities, Blue Sky and corporate laws. Order due diligence searches and summarize results; complete UCC and other lien and lien termination filings. Perform Real Estate transactional and closing work (paralegal will be trained if they do not have the requisite experience). Prepare incorporation/formation documents and coordinate with corporate filing agents. Prepare board resolutions and shareholder consents. Prepare and file form D with the SEC and state securities regulatory authorities. Prepare investment adviser filings on form ADV and form PF—training will be provided for applicants with no prior experience. Review subscription materials for private offering investors. May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or completion of a paralegal program. 10+ years of experience as a paralegal in the corporate area and/or similar work experience. Deep understanding and knowledge of the corporate and/or blue sky procedures including, but not limited to, document analysis, legal concepts and strategies, factual and legal research, and preparation of drafts of original closing documents and materials and responses to comments from state agencies relating to filings. Ability to recognize and respond to problem areas with corporate and/or Blue Sky filings. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work overtime and have flexibility in hours to support offices in different time zones. Proven analytical ability on complex issues and ability to proactively resolve issues or present solutions. Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, an Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of ethical boundaries of position and when to consult with attorney. Complex problem solving and decision making skills, along with organizational and prioritization skills. Must have a significant degree of knowledge in New York and Delaware law and utilize independent judgment to prepare documents and filings.

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