Senior Corporate Paralegal

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Senior Corporate Paralegal
The candidate will provide high-level substantive paralegal services and support for the firm’s attorneys and clients on our corporate, commercial transactions, business transitions, and M&A matters; (2) to assist the firm with all levels of client case/matter management (both substantive and non-substantive); and (3) to assist the firm’s management team in providing administrative leadership to enhance the efficiency of the firm’s systems and processes for the firm’s practice as a whole. Must have significant prior law firm experience and will also be a quick and eager learner who is looking for a long-term fit with a close-knit team. This role requires self-motivation, ownership mentality, strong communication, independent judgement, and excellent client-relationship skills. 3-4 attorneys with client, case, matter, and project management, including drafting and sending engagement and conflict waiver letters, managing document organization of client file in both physical and electronic form, managing/docketing deadlines, and anything else to help the attorneys keep all files at the firm moving forward smoothly. Assist with the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of correspondence, memos, pleadings, research outlines, and agendas. Produce, edit, and format legal documents such as transactional agreements, pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, orders, and subpoenas; compose routine letters and memoranda. Assist with entity formation and perform corporate organizational tasks including: filing organization documents, prepare transactional closing binders, prepare and maintain company minute books, and prepare and file annual reports or amendments to articles of incorporation. Draft documents for board meetings, including: notices, proxies, affidavits of mailing, agenda, resolutions, ballots, oaths, minutes (including special minutes for corporate activities), and written consents. Prepare/format corporate documents and effect filing with offices of the Secretary of State. Manage and perform due diligence, including UCC searches, filings, and good standing certifications. Coordinate with title companies, gather TRIOs, file deeds, etc., on matters dealing with real estate. Conduct legal research, including relevant case law, relevant statutes, legal articles and other writings. Assemble documents for signature and review documents for proper execution when returned. Maintain docketing system for annual reports, regular and annual meetings, UCC and IRS filings, and monitor compliance. Complete basic clerical tasks, including data entry; photocopy/scan/fax; organize firm library books. 10+ years’ experience at a law firm; experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, M&A, etc. preferred. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution preferred. High level of experience in Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and basic database and case management systems required. Experience with filing documents in state and federal court and understanding federal, state, and local court-required rules are required. Strong sense of ownership are required. Flexibility and ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities accurately and efficiently are required. Works well under pressure and has a high level of attention to detail are required. Demonstrate integrity, strong client-relationship skills, the ability to use judgement, tact, discretion, and keep information confidential are required.

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Hiring Coordinator
Rose Law Firm
5885 Meadows Rd
330
Lake Oswego, OR 97035