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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Corporate Paralegal position in our Oakland, California office.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals in researching law, reviewing and forming businesses, preparing documents, researching and investigating facts, and servicing clients. Functions specific to the practice area may include contract review, corporate formation and maintenance, and assisting with all aspects of transaction deal management, from inception to post-closing,

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Formation and Maintenance of Corporate Entities

• Draft/prepare organizational, incorporation, and formation documents including articles of incorporation/organization, operating agreements, bylaws, consents, qualification documents, organizational resolutions and stock certificates.
• Conduct name availability search and reserve entity name, if required.
• Prepare amendments and dissolution materials for corporate entities.
• Create and maintain corporate minute book.
• Prepare and file application for federal employer identification number.
• Prepare and file election by a small business corporation.
• Prepare registration documents to qualify companies as foreign business in other jurisdictions.
• Prepare stock certificates, legend and backing sheets.
• Draft shareholder and board consents.

Transaction Deal Management

• Virtual Data room management.
• Organize records and documents and track due diligence.
• Assist with the drafting of certain deal agreements and closing certificates.
• Manage/oversee the preparation of and coordinate the signing and assembly of closing sets, binders, and CDs (electronic format) and other post-closing deliverables; distribute to appropriate parties.

Additional Support

• Review contracts and summarize as directed by attorneys.
• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with various tasks and assignments.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Engage in interaction and build relationships with clients.
• Exercise significant independent judgment and discretion in management of client team activities, following lead or preferences of the Client Relationship Manager or managing attorney.
• Exercise independent judgment in the efficient and cost-effective use of practice support, databases and other technology.
• Supervise work of and provide training/mentoring to Paralegal Assistant, if any.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle all key duties primarily without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Exhibit initiative to stay informed of developments in paralegal industry by, among other things, attending firm sponsored CLEs and other in-house training efforts.
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1500 hours.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure, work efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects.

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years related paralegal experience; experience in corporate or education practice preferred.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred.
• Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized, and have a positive and engaging demeanor.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in Oakland, California is as follows:

• Oakland/State of California: $60,000 - $133,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus; however, bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

_The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

_ Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.