Paralegal, Business & Tax

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Business & Tax Paralegal

Department: Business & Tax

Location: Rochester NY

Classification: Salaried non-exempt

Job type: Full-time M-F 8 AM- 5 PM

Company Overview:

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is a leading full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Headquarters are located in Rochester NY with additional offices located in Albany and Buffalo NY.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We encourage open communication teamwork and professional growth. Our firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports the well-being of our employees.

Summary:

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our Business & Tax Department. The Corporate Paralegal will provide critical support to attorneys representing businesses financial institutions entrepreneurs and investors in a variety of corporate and transactional matters. The ideal candidate will be highly organized capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and comfortable communicating with clients governmental agencies and third-party service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with a variety of corporate business and transactional matters.
• Manage entity formations and related public filings.
• Draft corporate governance documents including formation documents and consents.
• Prepare review proofread and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal business and public records research as directed.
• Support mergers acquisitions financing transactions and other business matters.
• Communicate with clients government agencies financial institutions and third-party service providers.
• Maintain corporate records databases and legal files.
• Assist in managing online data rooms and due diligence efforts for transactions and client matters.
• Monitor deadlines and assist with filings and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize document management and case management systems to organize and maintain records.
• Collaborate with attorneys paralegals and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and client service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and related paralegal certificate preferred.
• Candidates possessing a business paralegal degree or relevant experience will receive strong consideration.
• Excellent research writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software and MS Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a snapshot of the core functions and responsibilities. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The compensation range for this position is $55000- $65000 annually representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including the candidates qualifications experience skill set and office location.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind dedication to work and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities a jobs requirements our business needs and an applicants qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kindin the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.