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Baker Botts · 1 day ago

Tax Paralegal

Palo Alto, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$48/hr - $65/hr

7+ years exp

Baker Botts is a law firm seeking a Tax Paralegal to support their Technology, Innovation, & Practice Solutions (TIPS) Practice Group. The role involves drafting corporate documents, assisting in transactional work, and coordinating with corporate vendors to provide solutions to clients and attorneys.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft corporate documents including preparation of Entity Formation Documents, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Stock Certificates, IRS EIN applications, and Foreign Qualifications

Prepare for filing and file corporate documents in all states

Assist in all phases of transactional work, including due diligence, closings (closing checklists, execution versions of closing documents) and post-closing matters (signature packets, closing binders)

Draft and file UCC financing statements

Perform lien searches (Federal, State, County and International) and advise on search parameters, timelines, and jurisdictional limitations

Perform corporate entity research

Coordinate with corporate vendors to order good standing certificates, copies of formation documents, and UCC searches

Research Blue Sky requirements; perform EDGAR filings for Form D and State EFD Blue Sky filings

Maintain Company files and capitalization tables

Assist in title and survey review for commercial real estate matters as well as other global transactions

Coordinate responses to audit request letters

Complete other tasks deemed necessary by members of the Corporate Department

Qualification

Corporate law knowledgeTransactional support experienceLegal research knowledgeEDGAR filing experienceDocument drafting skillsSelf-managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required; and at least 7 years in a law firm environment, or related professional experience

Comprehensive knowledge of corporate, finance and real estate practices

Significant experience with transactional support for entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions

Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research

Knowledge of legal contract and agreement procedures and documentation

Ability to use Word, Excel, EDGAR, electronic data rooms, and electronic filing tools

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees and their families.

Company

Baker Botts

Baker Botts is a full-service international law firm in the energy, technology, and life sciences sectors.

Founded in 1840

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.bakerbotts.com

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