Hybrid Paralegal (Business Law) - Cincinnati
Hybrid Paralegal (Business Law) needed for a highly respected law firm in Ohio!
- Cincinnati, OH
- $100,000 - $135,000
A bit about us:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Paralegal specializing in Business Law to join our team in Cincinnati. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases, providing legal representation and advice to top clients. This is a unique chance to apply your skills and expertise to make a significant impact in our organization and the communities we serve.
If you are interested in learning more before applying, please contact Ollie at 949-335-4714 or Ollie.Sanders@Jobot.com.
*Guaranteed response within 24 hours**
If you are interested in learning more before applying, please contact Ollie at 949-335-4714 or Ollie.Sanders@Jobot.com.
*Guaranteed response within 24 hours**
Why join us?
Our healthy list of benefits include but are not limited to:
- Competitive Compensation
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k with company match
- Flexible spending account program
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment policy
- Long-term disability policy
- Moving expenses
- Sixteen-week paid parental leave, with additional four weeks of unpaid leave available
- Emergency child care and elder care
Job Details
We are seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of corporate legal experience to support our Business team in the Cincinnati office. All employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
General Duties:
Job Specific Responsibilities
General Duties:
- Conduct factual legal research and analysis relevant to practice area using all available resources including print and electronic sources
- Arrange for procurement of outside services such as statutory agent services, lien searches, state filings, securities filings, etc.
- At the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with outside counsel, filing agents, and clients
- Organize and maintain internal files and closing materials for assigned practice group
- Follow the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the applicable jurisdiction.
- Clearly communicate in a concise (oral and written), professional manner.
- Proactively provide support to attorneys as assigned
- Draft routine legal documents and correspondence specific to the Business and Finance practice groups
- File various documents with appropriate governmental bodies, including states, FINRA, and the SEC.
- Perform reviews of various legal documents
- Assist with diligence matters for various deal work
- Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment
- Prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team
- Timely enter, review, and correct time entries
- Act as liaison between attorneys and practice support teams.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Manage DocuSign signature process and compile signature pages
- Prepare closing binders/files for transactions
- Assist in the formation of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies
- Coordinate with attorneys and prepare audit letters for clients
- Draft and revise Articles of Incorporation/Formation
- Prepare Simple Deeds and stock certificates; draft loan and/or general transactional documents
- Review Letters of Intent, contracts, Loan Commitments, and UCC’s
- Familiarity with Secretary of State websites, particularly for the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
- Prepare and maintain/update corporate minute books including ownership certificates and ledgers
- Organize, participate, and assist in business transactions and prepare and update closing and other checklists
- Update and maintain electronic data rooms
- Run lien searches and litigation reports
- Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Interpersonal and Other Requirements
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Outlook and Excel
- Proficient in computerized legal research programs including WestLaw, Lexis/Nexis, PACER, and other secure transfer programs.
- Proficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software where applicable
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF software such as Power PDF
- Proficient in CARTA – ability to submit materials to CARTA, review CARTA files, and update capitalization tables.
- Adept at using DocuSign and creating multiple-choice forms
- Proficient in iManage Desksite – ability to perform searches and find documents for references (desired)
- Notary (desired)
- High school diploma required, ABA approved paralegal certificate and three or more years of experience in a law firm or legal department of a corporation preferred
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Job Details
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Job Type
Permanent
Compensation
$100,000 - $135,000