Corporate Real Estate Sr Paralegal

DLA Piper•New York, NY

9d•$54 - $71•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Paralegal drafts corporate documents, interacts with clients, prepares and compiles documentation necessary to form domestic and international entities (corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships), maintains minute books, bylaws, articles of incorporation, resolutions, amendments and related corporate documents, verifies filings with the Secretary of State and other governmental agencies, assists with legalization and authentication of documents and the apostille process. There is a high degree of freedom to act independently when necessary and as specified by the attorneys. Location This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Position is responsible for handling substantive projects and cases under the direction of a lawyer.
Has in-depth knowledge of practice area and generally performs with little supervision.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
Solid technical skills are necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters.
Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must have ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information.
Anticipates needs of attorneys and exercises sound independent judgment.
Possess advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures.; Must be able to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities.
Has a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm’s practice groups.
Excellent organizational skills required along with ability to handle multiple projects and assignments at once.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Mentors case assistants and junior paralegals.
High School Diploma or GED
6 years of Paralegal experience in Corporate and/or Real Estate law

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Paralegal Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain organizational documentation necessary to form business entities for corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships (including articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes, client new entity forms, etc.)
Assist with corporate documents and qualification of corporations to do business in foreign jurisdictions
Establish a tracker system for all corporate matters such as signature requests and client follow-ups
Assist with major projects, such as acquisitions, financings and sales
Interact with registered agents and service companies
Facilitate corporate filings with registered agent, Secretary of State and other state and governmental agencies
Correspond/coordinate with local counsel regarding entity formations
Prepare SS-4 applications and obtain U.S. Employer Identification Numbers
Process dissolutions of U.S. and Non-U.S. entities (in conjunction with local counsel)
Manage client compliance process for collecting Know Your Customer diligence and related items
Communicate daily with institutional clients and their operating partners
Draft operating agreements, consents and officer/director certificates
Manage domestic and international corporate/minute books and share certificates
Assist with legalization, authentication and apostille process for documents at the State Department and embassies
Supervise client support specialist
Orders, reviews, and analyzes title commitments, recorded documents, and surveys.