Paralegal - Corporate Law

My client is a Connecticut-based law firm with a longstanding commitment to providing sophisticated, practical legal counsel to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses. The firm takes a collaborative, client-focused approach, helping clients navigate complex legal and financial matters while building lasting relationships.

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Position OverviewThe Corporate Paralegal will play an important role in supporting attorneys throughout the lifecycle of business transactions, from entity formation and due diligence through transaction closing and post-closing activities. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing efficient, high-quality support to attorneys and clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, business reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.Prepare, review, and organize corporate documents, including operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, consents, and organizational documents.Assist with the formation, registration, and ongoing maintenance of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities.Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership records, and other governance documentation.Prepare and coordinate documentation related to business acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactional matters.Support due diligence processes by collecting, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing corporate, financial, and transactional documents.Assist with the preparation and management of closing checklists, signature packets, closing binders, and post-closing deliverables.Coordinate filings with the Connecticut Secretary of the State and other applicable state agencies.Track filing deadlines, annual reports, entity compliance requirements, and other corporate maintenance obligations.Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, financial institutions, and other professionals to facilitate transactions and maintain accurate records.Provide general administrative and legal support to corporate attorneys as needed.
QualificationsAssociate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.Prior experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or legal department.Familiarity with corporate transactions, business entity formation, corporate governance, and document management.Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, or corporate reorganizations.Familiarity with drafting and maintaining LLC agreements, bylaws, corporate resolutions, and other governance documents.Experience preparing due diligence materials and coordinating transaction closings.Knowledge of Connecticut business entity filings and compliance requirements.Experience working with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals. xzbcwsv
Salary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is $70k-110k Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.