Corporate Paralegal

My client is a well respected Knoxville based firm and they are looking for a Corporate Paralegal for their team

Position Overview

The Corporate Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients to support business transactions, corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with corporate and business transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business formations, reorganizations, and other commercial transactions.


• Prepare, review, and organize corporate documents, including operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, consents, and organizational documents.


• Draft and maintain corporate records, minute books, stock ledgers, and other entity governance materials.


• Coordinate entity formations, registrations, annual reports, and other state and regulatory filings.


• Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions, including document collection, review, organization, and preparation of due diligence summaries.


• Prepare and manage transaction closing checklists, signature packets, closing binders, and related documentation.


• Conduct legal and corporate research and obtain records from state agencies and other public sources.


• Maintain accurate electronic files and corporate records while tracking deadlines and outstanding deliverables.


• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, government agencies, and other third parties as needed.


• Provide general administrative and paralegal support to attorneys on corporate and transactional matters.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or comparable legal environment.


• Experience supporting corporate transactions, business formations, corporate governance, and transactional document preparation.


• Familiarity with corporate filings, entity maintenance, and due diligence processes.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.


• A paralegal certificate or relevant equivalent experience is preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $70k-110k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.