Corporate Paralegal

Our Corporate Department has an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Paralegal in the Orlando Office. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Corporate Practice Area Coordinator. Our Corporate Paralegal will work primarily with corporate, real estate and litigation attorneys in the Orlando office, but will also have the opportunity to work with business attorneys throughout the firm on a variety of matters and tasks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Handles all aspects of the formation of entities, including preparing articles of incorporation/ organization, bylaws, operating agreements, shareholders agreements, and other governing documents, stock/membership certificates, resolutions, “S” Corp elections, SS-4 forms, and related documents.
- Coordinates the filing of corporate and other documents with governmental agencies, including the IRS.
- Assists with the preparation of legal documents such as contracts, stock and asset purchase agreements, transactional documents for mergers and acquisitions, assignments, bills of sale, stock transfer documents, closing certificates and other closing documents for review, approval, and use by attorney.
- Maintains client corporate record books, and prepares all incorporation proceedings, qualifications, mergers, and dissolution documents.
- Conducts UCC, lien, judgment, pending suit, bankruptcy, and other due diligence searches, and orders corporate documents from various county and state offices.
- Performs due diligence review in connection with transactions, including reviewing contracts and results of due diligence searches.
- Interacts with clients on a regular basis regarding various legal matters.
- Supports the securities practice and is involved in public and private securities offerings and securities compliance matters, including preparing Form IDs and Form Ds, as well as assisting with the preparation of Form 8-Ks, committee resolutions, and other corporate governance matters.
- Assists in coordinating closings including preparing closing critical dates memoranda, closing checklists, and closing documents, coordinating the delivery and execution of documents, and preparing closing binders.
- Oversees practice area form files.
- Other duties as requested and assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Education and experience - minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred or Paralegal Certificate at a minimum; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education requirement.
- Technical, language, mathematical, reasoning skills.

**How to Apply**:
**About Us**:
BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With nearly 1,000 attorneys across 17 offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.

BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit program. Specific information is provided during the interview process.
- Competitive Salaries
- Performance Bonus Program
- Generous Time Off
- Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- BHealthy Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance - Self and Family
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.