Corporate Franchise Paralegal
LOCATION: Washington, DC
THE ORGANIZATION: Elite Law Firm
SALARY & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $85K; Generous bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Life Insurance; exceptional culture.
SUMMARY: Seeking a Corporate Franchise Paralegal in Washington, DC to work closely with and provide support to a top-ranked law firm. Candidate willing to work independently in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Summarizes, collects, and evaluates pertinent facts and legal concepts
- Utilize various methods of information retrieval methods of necessary information
- Research the registered agents for business entities
- Draft legal correspondence and communications for superiors
- Participate in the dissolution of corporations, LLCs, LPs, and more
- File documents per the required Departments of State per case and applicable company
- Manage and maintain corporate filings and documentation records
- Maintain confidential client information and case management software; improve workflow regarding storage and recall of materials
- Create and proofread agreements for content, accuracy and format
- Handles sensitive documents in a professional manner
- Conduct non-legal and legal research; perform due-diligence
- Prepare correspondence, audit letters responses, working group lists and closing checklists
- Assist with review of routine documents pertaining to franchise/corporate work
- Assist with the collection of good standings from applicable foreign countries in order to qualify within the states
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Uphold the necessary billable hour requirements
- Notary license is a plus
- Franchise exposure and comfortability
- 2+ years of paralegal experience
- Prior experience drafting contracts
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong research skills
- Great communication skills written and verbal
- Able to multitask and prioritize assignments as necessary
