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Legal Support Associate

Location: Uniondale, NY

Salary Range: $50,000 to $80,000 annually. Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Our client is a reputable mid-sized law firm with offices in the tri-state area and Florida. They offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses, and paid holidays. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a 9-5pm schedule.

They are currently seeking a Legal Support Associate with experience in corporate transactional work. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and will be based in Uniondale, NY. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

INCORPORATION

• Formation of various types of entities such as Corporations, PLLC's, LLC's, P.C.'s, non-profits, and partnerships.
• Formation of entities in New York and other states in the continental U.S.
• Checking availability of names and reserving names through the Department of State.
• Drafting and filing formation documents with the Secretary of State.
• Preparing organizational minutes, bylaws, and operating agreements.
• Arranging for the mandatory publication of newly formed LLCs.
• Obtaining and organizing minute books, corporate seals, stock certificates, and stock ledgers.
• Obtaining employer identification numbers from the IRS.
• Drafting corporate documents like Assignment and Assumption Agreements.

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

• Qualifying corporations to transact business in foreign states.
• Preparing Assumed Name Filings and Dissolution Certificates.
• Obtaining Good Standing Certificates from the Department of State.
• Ordering, analyzing, and preparing UCC, judgment, lien, and bankruptcy search results.
• Filing various SEC Form D filings with attorneys.
• Performing background searches on individuals and companies using Lexis.
• Conducting online research on various corporations.
• Proofreading and comparing documents from opposing counsel.
• Handling corporate department audit information requests.
• Assisting with Private Investigator licensing applications.

REAL ESTATE

• Preparing real estate transfer documents.
• Preparing leases and powers of attorney.

BANKRUPTCY

• Reviewing bankruptcy dockets and compiling various reports and updates.
• Preparing and filing various bankruptcy documents in State bankruptcy courts.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant legal experience.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat/Kofax Professional.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.