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Baker Botts · 1 week ago

Tax Paralegal

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$48/hr - $65/hr

7+ years exp

Baker Botts is a law firm seeking a Tax Paralegal to provide clients and attorneys with creative and cost-efficient solutions. The role involves drafting corporate documents, assisting in transactional work, and coordinating with corporate vendors, among other responsibilities.

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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 principlesEDGAR 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

Must be reliable and a self-starter

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to work well in high pressure environments

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks to perform essential duties of the position under time constraints and with frequent interruptions

Ability to organize and manage large volumes of data

Ability to self-manage, anticipate, and delegate responsibilities as necessary

Ability to work well with internal and external clients and build relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization

Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail

Strong work ethic, high degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Willingness to take full ownership of assignments

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

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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