Senior Paralegal- 3698730

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Amanda Smothers Job Title: Senior Paralegal Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired Job Description: Our client is looking for an outstanding Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their Firm in either Austin OR Dallas. This is a 100% onsite opportunity. Primarily focusing on Venture , M&A, entity formations, IP, trademark practice areas Responsibilities Entity Formations & Maintenance Coordinating with clients to obtain requisite formation data. Submission of SOS filings (various states), including formations, conversions, mergers and foreign registrations via online platforms, fax-filing or mail, as required by each authority. Obtain EINs online or via fax, as required. Submission and tracking of IRS filings, including 83(b) elections, 8822-B Change of Address/Change of Responsible Party, 2553 elections (where applicable). Deal Closing Coordination Generate Excel investor signature trackers. Coordinate with clients and attorneys on requisite consent thresholds, document distribution and signature collection strategies. Review and edit closing documents in preparation for signature collection strategies. Collect signatures via DocuSign, using either individual envelopes or DocuSign’s “Templates” and “Bulk Send” functions for mass distribution, as needed, and using DocuSign’s “Conditional Logic” functionality for investor accreditation. Track requisite consent thresholds and e-file state-level Charter amendments, as needed.Coordinate with signers to answer questions relating to DocuSign and investor accreditation, and to verbally confirm wire instructions. Generate and maintain Schedules of Purchasers on all closing documents; Update internal pro forma and/or client’s online cap table management platform (i.e. Carta, Pulley, etc.) to reflect newly authorized shares and share issuances. Compile and bookmark all executed closing documents, and generate and distribute closing binders. Draft, file, and track Assist with Federal Reg D and State Blue Sky filings. Document Management Maintain clean cloud-based file management client workspaces and folders. Assist attorneys with occasional cloud-based document management platform issues, including installation, configuration, and integration issues (primarily with Outlook and Litera Compare). Residual post-implementation of cloud-based document management platform file organization. Document Drafting & Corporate Governance Word drafting and cleanup, including stripping documents, applying headings, styles, and outlines, and generating cross-references and TOCs. Proofreading. Assist with drafting company resolutions, equity awards, and other basic corporate governance documents. Coordinate requisite Board and Stockholder approvals with attorneys and clients, as needed. Update clients’ online cap table management platforms (i.e. Carta, Pulley, etc.) or VW’s internal cap tables to reflect changes to Board composition, issuance of options or restricted shares, exercises of options or warrants, and any other ongoing updates to client’s cap table. Attend board meetings and draft meeting minutes. Requirements Seven plus years of experience as a paralegal working on corporate matters. Extensive experience in document drafting and management. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication skills – can interact effectively with clients and colleagues. Natural collaborator who works well with other team members to ensure seamless workflow and project coordination. Knowledge of Carta, Pulley, and other cap table management systems. Experience training younger legal assistants and paralegal staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMS Staffing Inc.