High-profile law firm with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas and Houston, is seeking a Business Paralegal to support assigned attorneys in their Tulsa, Oklahoma office. Will also assist attorneys and other paralegals in general transactional and corporate work! Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares and organizes closing checklists and closing documents and facilities closings for financing, real estate and business transactions; creates and distributes closing binders, conventionally and electronically, and assists generally in closing processes as requested by the attorney. Prepares documents related to commercial financing transactions, including mortgages, closing certificates, mortgage tax affidavits, mortgage releases, UCC financing statements and amendments; prepares initial and amended articles of incorporation, shareholder and director resolutions, and other business organization documents; and prepares deeds and other title documents, all for review, approval, and use by attorneys. Reviews title commitments, surveys, and other title documents, and coordinates with title companies and surveyors, in connection with real estate transactions. Interfaces with various local, state and federal government agencies to research, obtain information and documents, and file or record documents. Conducts due diligence searches; coordinates and organizes documents for due diligence reviews. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year college or university; or Associate’s degree and at least 2 year’s prior experience. Or High School Diploma or its equivalent and at least 5 years’ prior experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer a Paralegal Certification. Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, other attorneys, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to clients, other attorneys, regulatory agencies, public groups and/or boards of directors. Compensation & Benefits: The firm provides an excellent benefit package to include medical, vision, dental, 401(K), paid overtime, paid parking, etc. Billable hours are 1,250/year.
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