Corporate Paralegal

Grand Rapids, Michigan

30+ days ago

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal

Varnum LLP, a Michigan-based, full-service law firm with over 225 attorneys and 6 offices, has a full-time opening for an experienced Paralegal to join our Corporate practice team. The Corporate Paralegal will assist multiple corporate attorneys focusing on mergers and acquisitions in all aspects of deal work and general corporate matters, including entity formation, deal structure, UCC, drafting closing documents and corporate resolutions, closing preparation and closing books.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, edit, and file state and federal corporate and regulatory filings, ensuring completion and accuracy.
Maintain calendar of compliance deadlines and other pertinent dates.
Support attorneys with transactions, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, and capital restructuring.
Draft, review, and organize transaction documents such as resolutions, consents, certificates, and closing checklists.
Coordinate due diligence processes, including document collection, review, and organization.
Prepare and maintain corporate minute books, entity records, and organizational documents.
Assist with entity formation, qualification, dissolution, and annual report filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Communicate with clients, government agencies, and third parties as needed to facilitate filings and transactions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with legal document management systems and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Familiarity with state filing portals and corporate registry databases.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Experience with iManage, Aderant, Intapp, DealCloud, DocuSign, SimplyAgree, and/or BEC Legal a plus.

Varnum has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work by both Crain’s Detroit Business and Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. Varnum is committed to providing an employee experience that supports both professional and personal success. The firm invests in professional development and mentorship, workplace flexibility, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for employees to connect with colleagues and their communities.

Varnum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

Varnum LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Job ID: 283

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Website	https://www.varnumlaw.com/careers/professionalstaff/

Skills

Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
iManageunmatched

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