Paralegal - Corporate/Transactional
Paralegal - Corporate/Transactional at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP — Tampa, Florida, United States
- Company: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
- Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 650–127000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
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.
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