Senior Business Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence related to Business and Finance matters.
• Conduct factual legal research using print and electronic resources.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, filing agents, and clients.
• Organize and maintain files, manage DocuSign signatures, and compile closing materials.
• Assist with due diligence for transactions and prepare documentation for business entity formation.
• Coordinate state filings, including Articles of Incorporation/Formation, lien searches, and other external services.
• Maintain corporate minute books, ownership certificates, and ledgers.
• Prepare closing binders and update electronic data rooms.
• File documents with government agencies such as state offices, FINRA, and the SEC, and process invoices.
• Manage time entries, prioritize tasks, and effectively communicate deadlines.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree/certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience.
• Corporate law experience preferred, with strong knowledge of Secretary of State websites (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools such as WestLaw, Lexis/Nexis, and PACER.
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage) and electronic data rooms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with DocuSign, CARTA, and transactional document preparation is a plus.
• Notary Public certification preferred.