Overview
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our team as a Corporate Paralegal located in our Salt Lake City office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Salt Lake City office and regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages multiple transactional closings including private company financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and strategic investments
Assists with drafting board and shareholder resolutions; assists with due diligence procedures, online and factual searches; organization of due diligence materials; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares all documents required to form corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
Assists with entity formation; assists with drafting of corporate organizational documents; assists with operations of corporations and corporate records maintenance; prepares foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals
Assists with the preparation and filing of UCCs, including continuation and termination statements; analyzes UCC search results; prepares UCC and lien summary charts; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares and files documents and forms for ongoing corporate operations, including directors and shareholders’ resolutions, and amendments to articles of incorporation
Drafts secretary’s certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions
Prepares Beneficial Owners reports (BOIs) under the Corporate Transparency Act
Prepares stock option agreements and stock certificates; maintains stock ledgers and capitalization tables
Maintains entity minute books and entity ledgers for various clients
Prepares applications for federal employer identification numbers
Redlines and proofreads documents; assists with conforming party names and terms in agreements and other documents
Conducts research and performs library and online searches; retrieves reference materials from outside libraries that may not be readily available
Prepares SEC filings, both corporate and Section 16, responds to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 & 1934 filings; prepares Rule 144 opinion letters; assists with preparation and organizations of documents related to public company transactions; drafts Form S-8s
Strong experience with the preparation and filing of Form Ds. Is proficient in and has credentials for the Edgar Next platform
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerks
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
Demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative and operate as a self-starter, consistently maintaining attention-to-detail while understanding how individual tasks contribute to broader organizational objectives
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly
Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum of 10 years of corporate experience within a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in complex issues related to the Corporate & Securities practice area
Experience with public securities is highly desirable, but not required
Proven experience interacting with government agencies and service companies, including the Secretary of State, Department of Corporations, and the SEC (Edgar Next) for filing and retrieving documents.
Strong understanding of corporate operations and working knowledge, appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, including the ability to conduct related research
Technology
Proficient with practice-specific technology platforms, including Edgar Next and various service company websites
Experienced in navigating and utilizing Secretary of State databases
Exceptional computer skills, with a proven ability to quickly learn new software applications
Highly proficient in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
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Join our team as a Corporate Paralegal located in our Salt Lake City office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Salt Lake City office and regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages multiple transactional closings including private company financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and strategic investments
Assists with drafting board and shareholder resolutions; assists with due diligence procedures, online and factual searches; organization of due diligence materials; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares all documents required to form corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
Assists with entity formation; assists with drafting of corporate organizational documents; assists with operations of corporations and corporate records maintenance; prepares foreign qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals
Assists with the preparation and filing of UCCs, including continuation and termination statements; analyzes UCC search results; prepares UCC and lien summary charts; research filing requirements in various states; calendars expiration dates
Prepares and files documents and forms for ongoing corporate operations, including directors and shareholders’ resolutions, and amendments to articles of incorporation
Drafts secretary’s certificates, bylaws, operating agreements, and resolutions
Prepares Beneficial Owners reports (BOIs) under the Corporate Transparency Act
Prepares stock option agreements and stock certificates; maintains stock ledgers and capitalization tables
Maintains entity minute books and entity ledgers for various clients
Prepares applications for federal employer identification numbers
Redlines and proofreads documents; assists with conforming party names and terms in agreements and other documents
Conducts research and performs library and online searches; retrieves reference materials from outside libraries that may not be readily available
Prepares SEC filings, both corporate and Section 16, responds to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 & 1934 filings; prepares Rule 144 opinion letters; assists with preparation and organizations of documents related to public company transactions; drafts Form S-8s
Strong experience with the preparation and filing of Form Ds. Is proficient in and has credentials for the Edgar Next platform
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
Serves as a mentor to and provides leadership and training for mid- and entry level paralegals and paralegal clerks
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
Demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative and operate as a self-starter, consistently maintaining attention-to-detail while understanding how individual tasks contribute to broader organizational objectives
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly
Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum of 10 years of corporate experience within a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in complex issues related to the Corporate & Securities practice area
Experience with public securities is highly desirable, but not required
Proven experience interacting with government agencies and service companies, including the Secretary of State, Department of Corporations, and the SEC (Edgar Next) for filing and retrieving documents.
Strong understanding of corporate operations and working knowledge, appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, including the ability to conduct related research
Technology
Proficient with practice-specific technology platforms, including Edgar Next and various service company websites
Experienced in navigating and utilizing Secretary of State databases
Exceptional computer skills, with a proven ability to quickly learn new software applications
Highly proficient in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
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