Our Client:

This client is a growing mid-sized law firm with several locations throughout New York state. They are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join their growing team. This is an in-office position in downtown Rochester, NY. Salary in the $60-85k range, with room at the top for the right individual. The company is known for taking care of its employees with an excellent benefits package, 401K, and a people-first environment. This comes with 3 weeks of PTO and benefits that start on day one! They also treat their employees to daily free snack baskets and a fridge full of complimentary drinks. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

Who We’re Looking For:

Do you need a change of pace? Our client believes that working at a law firm doesn’t mean you have to choose between a rewarding career and an inadequate work/life balance. In fact, they think doing things differently results in more corporate success in the long run. For this role, you bring a background as a Corporate Paralegal and enjoy handling incorporation and forming of corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Your superb interpersonal communication skills are used daily to interact with all levels of internal staff as well as external clients. You enjoy supporting the partners by keeping them organized and working efficiently. You have a strong sense of urgency, changing gears quickly when necessary, and you excel at having a broad range of responsibilities.

What To Expect As a Corporate Paralegal:

• Solid knowledge of incorporation and formation of corporations, partnerships, and LLCs
• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing corporate documents including contracts, agreements, and filings
• Support with the formation of new businesses, prepare corporate filings, assist with contract negotiations
• Create organizational documents including articles of incorporation or dissolution
• Independent work style with the ability to proactively follow up on assignments where there is little or no guidance given
• Help keep the partners organized and working efficiently
• Communicate with clients, other lawyers, and member of the law firm

Qualifications For Success:

• Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s or Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of direct corporate paralegal experience required
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Takes pride in submitting work products of a high standard
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Enjoys taking ownership of their work product
• Excellent time management, organizational abilities, attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience