We are seeking is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Paralegal for our Raleigh, NC office. This position provides essential support to attorneys handling a wide range of corporate transactions across our mergers and acquisitions, FDA and health product regulatory, intellectual property, venture capital, startups, securities, and general corporate practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently plans, produces, edits, and formats legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and reports in a timely manner
- Conduct research on state-specific business licensing requirements for professional service firms
- Prepare and submit licensing applications and supporting documents for AEC and other regulated industries
- Prepare and file business entity formations, qualifications, dissolutions, and withdrawals
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain UCC and Federal tax lien searches
- Assist with document preparation, due diligence, and closings for M&A transactions
- Assemble closing document binders for clients
- Occasionally assist commercial real estate attorneys with Secretary of State document preparation and filing
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate record keeping of documents
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies preferred
- North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification preferred
- At least five years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the relevant practice area
- Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and interpret licensing requirements, corporate regulations, and transactional documents
- Familiarity with corporate entity structure, business filings, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience preparing and reviewing legal documents such as formation papers, licensing applications, and due diligence materials
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills including record keeping and data collection, and system information
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage projects from inception to completion
- Experience with Office 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience and proficiency with NetDocuments, Adobe, DocuSign and other document management/collaborative platforms
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
Application Process
To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to hr@morningstarlawgroup.com with the subject line “Corporate Paralegal – [Your Name]”. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.