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Description

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with at least five (5) years of experience in assisting with transactional matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Coordinate the signature process, including the creation of a signature matrix.

+ Draft and file the required closing certificates with the appropriate Secretary of State's office (varies by jurisdiction).

+ Obtain tax clearance, as necessary.

+ Distribute final original documentation to lenders and other parties and obtain receipt acknowledgements (varies by jurisdiction).

+ Review corporate documents for authority to enter into financial transactions and verification of other corporate information.

+ Assist with financing transactions, business transactions and real estate transactions.

+ Assist with closing preparation by conducting: due diligence, prepare the closing agenda, prepare and organize closing files.

+ Assist with research and compilation of state specific requirements for entities authorized to do business, or with subsidiaries/affiliates, in various states.

+ Assist with preparation of documents/forms necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.

+ Review and manage all transactional and corporate governance documents for the length of the transaction and/or representation.

+ Prepare and maintain corporate books and records in all aspects of business formation, maintenance and termination.

+ Work closely with all case team members, attorneys and clients during all phases of the transaction.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Other duties and projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Education:

+ Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required; BA or BS degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

+ At least five (5) years of experience in assisting with transactional matters.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

+ Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding service to internal and external clients/contacts.

+ Demonstrated excellent skills using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), database and presentation software.

+ Familiarity with Carta, Blue Sky Filings, SEC/EDGAR Filings and related transactional software is strongly preferred.

+ Familiarity with the review of Title Reports and Searches, Real Estate Property Tax Reports and Liens.

+ Familiarity with drafting deeds, mortgages and legal descriptions for agreements.

+ Experience with reviewing/revising sales and lease agreements and the commercial real estate closing process (in general).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

DISCLAIMER

_Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future._

_The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position._

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