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Title : Paralegal - Exempt Organizations

Location : California - San Francisco
Refer to Job # MTBU812864

Paralegal - Exempt Organizations The candidate reports to the Director of Legal Services and to the Practice Group Leader(s) of the group(s) to which is assigned; works under the direction of attorneys on assigned cases. Senior Paralegals may also delegate assignments and provide guidance as appropriate. Under the general supervision of an attorney, support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by performing tasks that require substantive knowledge regarding the matters to which are assigned. Duties include formation, tax-exemption, corporate governance, maintenance of corporate records, minute books and stakeholder contact lists, drafting memos, correspondence, corporate documents, conveyance and loan documents, charitable solicitation registrations, due diligence, restructurings, dissolutions, mergers, resolution of compliance and regulatory matters with various state and federal agencies and communicating with attorneys and clients regarding factual and organizational issues. May delegate certain tasks to Case Clerks as appropriate and feasible, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure that the work meets the firm's standards. Checks availability and reserves corporate name. Drafts articles of Incorporation, including drafting of purpose clauses and other special provisions. Files articles, and records or publishes same, as required, and takes other action required for incorporation under state law. Drafts organizational documents, including charitable trust instruments, bylaws, notices and minutes, or consent, of meetings, subscription agreements, and banking resolutions. Drafts and files various federal and state forms, including Application for Employer Identification Number, Application for federal and state tax exemption applications, Application for Organizational Clearance Certificates and property tax exemption applications, Application for City Sales Tax License, Appropriate licenses to operate specific businesses. Assists attorney in drafting various agreements, including Employment agreements. Drafts and files documents to amend the corporate charter. Prepares and files annual reports with state authorities. Drafts special minutes for corporate activities requiring the approval of shareholders, partners, members and/or directors. Assists with liquidations and dissolutions, including drafts plans and/or resolutions of liquidation or dissolution; Drafts and files statement of intent to dissolve articles of dissolution or other required state forms to effect dissolution; Drafts and files state and federal tax liquidation or dissolution forms; Drafts documents in connection with the distribution of corporate assets; and Prepares bills of sale. Drafts and files qualification papers and takes other action required for qualification under state law and to qualify domestic corporations in foreign jurisdictions. Drafts and files with state authorities various documents, including; Annual reports; Amendments to qualification papers or charter documents; Withdrawal papers. Obtains existence and good standing information from various states. Drafts closing checklists and closing memorandum. Drafts appropriate certificates and other closing documents. Prepares closing files. Assists in qualifying limited partnerships and foreign limited partners. Files trade name documents and take other required statutory actions. Demonstrates effective teamwork and provides assistance to others as time permits. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other departments and individuals in the firm. Attends Department meetings, as well as Practice Group meetings in the appropriate practice area. Prepares and submits timesheets on a timely basis. Time logged to certain assigned practice development and pro bono matters may be credited towards this billable hour requirement. Complies with the continuing education and other requirements set forth in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq. Complete a self-evaluation and a professional development plan each year, using the Professional Development Checklist as a guide. Prepares correspondence as needed. Prepares billing memorandum narratives. In class action cases, monitors the general status of class members and coordinates class-action correspondence. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program shows a commitment to the profession is preferred. Must have 2 years of experience as an exempt organization/corporate Case Clerk or entry-level exempt org/corporate Paralegal. Prior exempt organization experience at a law firm or in-house is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to corporate matters. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel), and corporate forms systems. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand and summarize case-related documents. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively. Ability to work overtime.

Note: Expected to log 1640 client-billable hours per year.

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