Paralegal, Corporate

About the role

Ballard Spahr is a national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. We are seeking a corporate paralegal who will support our lawyers in our Business and Transactions Department and provide the highest quality legal assistance to our clients. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in and a strong understanding of (1) corporate law; (2) venture capital transactions and the related securities issuances (and the recording and maintenance of same on industry-standard platforms such as Carta and Pulley); and (iii) mergers and acquisitions transactions. As a paralegal, you will assume responsibility with minimal supervision, and exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority. You will have the ability to work individually and as part of a team and practice collaboration with firm personnel across all offices. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Why Join Us? Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service. Your Role: As a corporate paralegal within our Business and Transactions Department you will: Support both our emerging companies and venture capital (ECVC) and mergers and acquisitions practices. Act as liaison with clients and attorneys; respond to client requests for information and/or materials; coordinate with client on case-related documents. Prepare closing documentation, including drafting, organizing, proofreading and assembling documents. Prepare mergers and acquisitions documents, venture capital and other financing documents, general corporate documents, including corporate approvals. Prepare applications to state and federal regulators. Conduct, organize, review and summarize due diligence documents, including preparation of due diligence checklists, coordinating and tracking receipt of due diligence documents and preparation of disclosure schedules and related documents. Prepare closing checklists and track closing related items, and performing post-closing follow-up as needed. Keep a daily time record accurately describing the work performed and the amount of time expended on various matters for accountability and client billing purposes, and maintain accurate records of hours worked for payroll purposes; track monthly hours and productivity.