Corporate Paralegal

Godfrey Kahn - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Corporate Paralegal will support Shareholders and Associates in managing a variety of corporate matters, ensuring compliance with legal practices and firm standards. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and maintaining corporate documents and information, as well as assisting in transactional work and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate transactional work, including closings of acquisition, financing, and reorganization transactions.
• Organize business entities and manage various state compliance matters, such as foreign qualifications and obtaining necessary federal and state accounts and registrations.
• Update and maintain corporate records books, including meetings of the governing body and equity holders, stock records, and federal and state filings.
• Assist with drafting corporate resolution documents, organizational documents, closing certificates, and similar documents.
• Assist with paperwork needed by the UCC, IRS, SEC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Perform legal research.
• Meet annual billable hour guideline of 1400 hours.
• Willingness to cross-train and assist with real estate, bankruptcy/restructuring, and other firm practice groups as needed.
• Willingness to assist with non-billable matters as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of prior corporate paralegal experience.
• Two-year degree and a Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program strongly preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of MS Office Suite and Excel.
• Proficiency in database use and management, as well as internet/electronic research.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide exceptional service to all internal and external clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent time-management and project management skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office for at least 1 year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program