Legal Project Assistant - Corporate
At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.
It starts with our people, which is why we need a Legal Project Assistant to join our team. Under the supervision of a Corporate Finance Transactions Paralegal, the Legal Project Assistant assists with all aspects of corporate, transactional and finance work. The Legal Project Assistant will interface directly with attorneys, Paralegals, clients, and legal staff and deliver high quality, efficient legal, administrative and billable services.
You’ll be responsible for:
• Assisting with preparation of organizational documents (e.g. bylaws, operating agreements), publicly filed formation documents (e.g. articles of incorporation, certificates of formation), foreign state qualifications, merger certificates for corporations, general and limited partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Preparing and filing annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or are qualified to do business.
• Obtaining good standing certificates and other certified documents from state agencies.
• Preparing draft documents for attorney review and overseeing closing deliverables.
• Preparing post-transaction closing binders.
• Maintaining corporate files and databases.
• Performing electronic research using internet-based research tools.
• Communicating regularly with attorneys and Paralegals regarding the status of projects and deadlines and informing attorneys and Paralegals of any issues.
• Corresponding with clients and organizations, in writing, by telephone or electronic communications, as directed by the supervising Paralegal.
• Entering time and descriptions of work performed into timekeeping system and releasing it on a daily basis.
Skills and experience required:
• Ability to manage and take ownership of numerous tasks simultaneously and maintain organized files.
• Analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to organize large amounts of data, both hardcopy and electronic, for easy filing and retrieval.
• Ability to handle pressure and adapt to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignments in a fast-paced transactional practice.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; willingness to use and learn AI tools.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally and communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients.
• Ability to problem solve, think independently and tackle projects with minimal supervision while maintaining timely and efficient organization.
• Registered Notary Public or willingness to become a Registered Notary Public.
• Flexibility to arrive early, stay late or work weekends with little or no notice.
• Ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled.
• Limited travel may be necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree.
BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
