Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, dual-functioning Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support our legal operations. This hybrid position blends high-level corporate transaction management with essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will manage entity maintenance and transactional workflows while ensuring the day-to-day operations of the legal department run seamlessly.
Hours: M-F 8am to 5pm; hybrid flexibility determined by Attorney and business needs.
Compensation Package: Base pay $32-48/hr. DOE and full benefits package (PTO, Insurance, Retirement, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
Paralegal & Corporate Governance Duties
- Entity Management: Draft and file articles of organization, amendments, foreign qualifications, and annual reports across multiple jurisdictions.
- Corporate Records: Maintain official minute books, stock ledgers, and organizational charts for all corporate entities.
- Board & Committee Support: Coordinate board meetings, distribute agendas, compile background materials, and draft basic corporate resolutions.
- Transactional & M&A Support: Coordinate due diligence processes, manage virtual data rooms, organize closing checklists, and assemble final closing binders.
- Contract Administration: Conduct initial sweeps of standard contracts (such as NDAs and vendor agreements), track contract lifecycles, and route documents for digital signature.
Legal Assistant & Administrative Support
- Calendar & Deadline Tracking: Manage the legal department calendar, tracking critical corporate filing deadlines, contract renewals, and compliance dates.
- Document Management: Maintain physical and electronic legal files, ensuring strict version control and intuitive database organization.
- Invoice & Billing Coordination: Process legal invoices, track legal department expenses, and serve as the administrative point of contact for external counsel billing.
- Correspondence & Administrative Tasks: Draft routine cover letters, format legal documents, coordinate notarizations, and schedule internal or external legal meetings.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Meticulous Eye for Detail: Exceptional precision in proofreading, formatting legal text, and tracking complex multi-step filing requirements.
- Communication & Discretion: Polished written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to handle highly confidential corporate data with integrity.
- Technical Savvy: High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word and Excel features), Adobe Acrobat, electronic signature platforms, and document management systems.
- Prioritization: Strong time-management skills to independently balance transactional projects alongside daily administrative requests.
Education & Experience
- Experience: 5+ years of experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably with exposure to corporate, business, or transactional law.
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or business administration is highly preferred.
- Certification: An ABA-approved paralegal certificate is a strong plus but not required if balanced by solid hands-on experience.
\nCompany Description
Raven Ridge is a full service recruiting organization based in NH. Our experienced recruiters know the local employment market and have relationships with premier employers throughout New England.
Company Description
Raven Ridge is a full service recruiting organization based in NH. Our experienced recruiters know the local employment market and have relationships with premier employers throughout New England.