Corporate/Transactional Paralegal

Because a great law firm begins with great people.
 

At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 235 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y.  The firm actively encourages equal opportunity and diversity, through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.

Rivkin Radler is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with at least 1 year of experience for its Uniondale, Long Island location. EOE / Hybrid Schedule

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

INCORPORATION

Form Corporations, PLLC's, LLC's, P.C.'s, non-profits, partnerships:

• Form entities in NY and virtually every other state in the continental U.S.
• Check availability of names through Department of State and reserve name.
• Draft and file formation documents with the Secretary of State; prepare organizational minutes, bylaws, operating agreements.
• Arrange for mandatory publication of newly formed LLCs.
• Obtain and organize minute book, corporate seal, prepare stock certificates, complete stock ledger, maintain corporate records.
• Obtain employer identification numbers for tax purposes from IRS secure database.
• Draft Assignment and Assumption Agreements, and other corporate documents.

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

• Obtain information and file documents necessary to qualify corporation to transact business in foreign states.
• Prepare Assumed Name Filings and Dissolution Certificates which would include orchestrating final tax information.
• Obtain Good Standing Certificates directly from Department of State.
• Order, analyze and prepare matrix of UCC, judgment, lien and bankruptcy search results.
• Handle various SEC Form D filings with attorneys.
• Perform Lexis background searches on individuals and companies.
• Online research to obtain information on various corporations.
• Proof and compare documents received from opposing counsel.
• Responsible for handling all corporate department audit information requests.
• Handle Private Investigator licensing applications.

REAL ESTATE

• Preparation of real estate transfer documents, including TP-584, RP-5217, Deeds, NYC forms.
• Preparation of leases and powers of attorney.

BANKRUPTCY

• Daily Pacer access to review dockets and compile various bankruptcy reports and other updates from all national Courts.
• Preparation and electronic case filing of various Notices of Appearance, Proofs of Claim, Reaffirmation Agreements, Motions, Voluntary and Involuntary Bankruptcy petitions and all schedules in many State bankruptcy courts.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel and ADOBE Acrobat / KOFAX Professional
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.