Consilio's direct hire recruiting team is working with a highly regarded firm that is seeking to hire a corporate paralegal to join their team in its Washington, DC office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.
About the Role: Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up
Draft and file corporate and securities filings
Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews
Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings
Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
Other tasks as assigned or required
About You:
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of transactional experience in Private Companies, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired
Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system preferred
Available to work overtime, as required
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Excellent organizational skills
The firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $50.00 ($72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.