Corporate Paralegal
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsitee)
Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 DOE + comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
LHH is partnering with a national law firm to identify an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support a Partner and Special Counsel within a transactional corporate practice in their Downtown Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal with hands-on experience supporting corporate transactions, entity management, and deal closings in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and general corporate transactions.
- Assist with corporate and transactional closings by preparing and managing closing checklists, coordinating signature packets, tracking execution, and assembling physical and electronic closing binders.
- Draft, revise, proofread, compare, and redline a variety of corporate and transactional documents with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare and organize due diligence materials, manage data rooms, and maintain deal documentation within document management systems.
- Support entity formation and maintenance for corporations and LLCs, including preparing formation documents, consents, resolutions, and organizational records.
- Handle corporate filings and searches, including UCC filings, lien searches, post-filing searches, and related corporate compliance matters.
- Draft and update standard corporate documents, correspondence, and form agreements under attorney supervision.
- Coordinate document flow for transactions, including preparation, distribution, execution, and post-closing follow-up.
- Track transaction deliverables, deadlines, and closing timelines to ensure timely completion of all requirements.
- Maintain accurate corporate records, matter files, and contact information.
- Notarize documents and assist with notary authentication and apostille processes as needed.
- Assist with time entry and support billing processes as requested.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and internal staff to support efficient transaction execution.
- Handle additional paralegal and administrative projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal or Legal Assistant supporting corporate and/or transactional practices strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience assisting with corporate transactions and deal closings.
- Strong document production skills, including redlining, proofreading, and document comparison.
- Experience with entity formation, corporate filings, UCC filings, and due diligence support preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work product.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service orientation.
- Proactive, dependable team player capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
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