Paralegal, Dallas, TX – Take Initiative

Hanson Building Materials America is seeking a qualified PARALEGAL for its Las Colinas (Dallas, TX) location.

OUR EXPECTATIONS - YOUR RESULTS
Maintains corporate records by –

Preparing annual meeting resolutions; preparing special corporate resolutions.
Maintaining and updating CT Corporation hCue (central online repository for corporate documents).
Training others in use of CT Corporation hCue.
Maintaining and updating corporate data sheets.
Responding to requests for corporate information and history.
Maintaining corporate minute books, including stock ledgers.
Being the primary vendor contact with CT Corporation.
Preparing corporate ownership charts.
Working with the tax group on corporate filings.
Organizing document control; designing retrieval systems; summarizing, coding and storing documents; updating system.
Performing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and lien searches.
Preparing corporate filings such as incorporations, qualifications, fictitious business names, mergers, and dissolutions of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
Maintaining trademark files; preparing and assisting with a wide variety of business filings.
Provides litigation support by –

Coordinating distribution and assignment of asbestos and silicosis litigation.
Assisting with and coordinating document discovery requests.
Appearing as the Person Most Knowledgeable (PMK) witness for depositions.
Coordinating subpoenas for business records.
Researches law sources by –

Identifying applicable statues, judicial decisions, and codes.
Performing general online research.
Researching corporate and business records for litigation and corporate purposes.
Provides real property support by –
Assisting with property acquisitions and sales.
Preparing Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) filings.
Provides administrative services by –

Approving charges for registered agent services.
Ordering corporate seals and other supplies.
Assisting with document retention policies.
Provides corporate development support by –

Assisting legal department with corporate development projects.
Assisting with preparation of Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act filings.
Performing Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and lien searches.
Organizing due diligence materials.
Preparing and organizing closing documents.
Maintains technical knowledge by –

Attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
Contributes to team support by –

Accomplishing related results as needed.
Performing other duties as requested.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor of Science Degree (four –five year) from accredited university.
3-5 years of prior paralegal experience.
Good writing skills, organizations skills.
Demonstrated MS Office proficiency, including MS Access and MS PowerPoint.
Demonstrated Internet proficiency.
Demonstrated document shipping experience: FEDEX, courier, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communicator.
Strong self-initiative and ability to work independently; multi-tasker.



OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS


Familiar with corporate records, billing and HR systems.
Certifications from any of the following –

Paralegal board certification through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS).
Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) / Certified Paralegal (CP) certification through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) certification conferred by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).
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Membership in the Paralegal Division of the TX State Bar and/or local paralegal organizations.




Hanson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V.


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