Law Firm
Kansas City, MO
Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO
Legal Staff
No
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Paralegal Duties: Preparation of Corporate Agreements and closing documents related to business transactions. Preparation of formation documents, amendments, foreign qualifications and assumed names for entities in various states. Prepare and file FEIN applications and's Corporation elections with the IRS. Manage, track and handle all aspects of annual renewals to ensure deadlines are met. Communicate with attorneys working on a matter to provide all necessary information in a timely manner. Prepare and file UCC financing statements following firm guidelines. Conduct state document and lien searches and factual research. Communicate with governmental agencies related to filings. Facilitate use of vendors and oversee payment of invoices for services provided. Manage and organize documents, files, and databases associated with each matter assigned by primary attorney. Provide attorney(s) and client(s) with information necessary for business process, decision making, and review in a timely manner. Anticipate attorney and client needs related to matters under management. Delegate effectively and as appropriate to Legal Administrative Assistants working on the matter. Handle all communications, whether oral and written, in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that information is transferred in an accurate and thorough manner. Act as a liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies. Meet billable hour requirement of 1550 per year. Time entry, scanning, emailing, etc. Assist in Firm marketing for practice area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and 1 year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, or (b) 1-5 years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal AND, in addition to (a) or (b), Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution that is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem-solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. Preferred Qualifications: Should preferably have 5+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience. Law Firm experience preferred. Proficiency in handling all aspects of a business entity.
Aug 18, 2022
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