Job Description

As a Paralegal in our Corporate, Tax & Transactions Service Line, you’ll play a key part in supporting a wide range of corporate law transactions such as preparing and coordinating documentation for mergers and acquisitions, conversions, dissolutions, and other entity changes. Other responsibilities may include supporting UCC filings, maintaining minute books and managing corporate records.

We’re looking for a professional with 3+ years of corporate transactional paralegal experience who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized and will have experience with private placements and securities filings.

Where You’ll Work

The Paralegal role is an hourly non-exempt position and will work full-time or hybrid from our Tampa, Florida office. There may be an opportunity for fully remote for the right fit.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, coordinate execution, and file formation documents for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies, including governing agreements and organizational resolutions
• Manage multi-state entity qualifications, with a focus on Florida and Delaware requirements, ensuring compliance with all applicable filing obligations
• Support corporate transactions by preparing and coordinating documentation for mergers, conversions, acquisitions, dissolutions, and reinstatements, including agreements, state filings, and related resolutions
• Assist with due diligence and preparation of transactional documents such as purchase agreements, schedules, and promissory notes
• Prepare and coordinate private placement filings, including federal and state securities filings (e.g., SEC Form D and Blue Sky filings)
• Coordinate tax clearances and required regulatory approvals in connection with corporate actions
• Support ongoing entity maintenance and corporate compliance activities
• Assist in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings process
• Prepare stock certificates, review certificates of good standing and maintain minute books for business entities

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years of corporate transactional paralegal experience including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and entity change
• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study preferred
• Experience with business entity formation, particularly in Florida and Delaware
• Private placement and securities filings experience, including SEC Form D and Blue Sky filings
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks in a demanding environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel

Who We Are

We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. At Shumaker, paralegals are a vital part of our team, working side-by-side with attorneys to deliver exceptional service and results for our clients. Our paralegals experience a true sense of camaraderie, with opportunities to collaborate across Service Lines and build meaningful careers. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we’re looking for skilled paralegals who want to contribute their talents, grow professionally, and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit frequently (up to 6 hours per day)
• Static sitting position for up to 1 hour at a time
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds (about 30 minutes per day)

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Notice to Recruiters: We are not accepting outside recruiter applicants at this time. If you have any questions please reach out to Colleen Miller, Director of Recruitment at cmmiller@shumaker.com. Kindly do not contact attorneys directly.