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Business Paralegal | Atlanta, GA | Direct Hire LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a highly regarded, Am Law-ranked law firm in its search for an experienced Business Paralegal to join a busy corporate and transactional practice group in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity located in the Buckhead area. This role is best suited for a tenured paralegal with recent experience at a U.S. law firm supporting corporate attorneys on sophisticated business, commercial, finance, governance, and transactional matters. Candidates should be proficient with billing time and supporting a fast-paced attorney group with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and follow-through. Please ensure your applicable corporate, transactional, governance, entity formation, finance/lending, securities, and M&A experience is clearly highlighted on your most updated resume before applying. Schedule: Onsite for the first 90 days of onboarding Hybrid: 1 work-from-home day per week after successful onboarding Billable requirement: 1,500 hours annually Compensation: $70,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience Criminal background check and professional references required Primary Responsibilities Support corporate attorneys within a busy business and transactional practice group Assist with commercial transactions, corporate governance, entity formation, finance/lending transactions, securities matters, and mergers and acquisitions Draft, revise, review, and organize business and transactional documents Assist with entity formation, maintenance, annual filings, corporate records, minute books, ownership records, and related governance materials Support diligence efforts, data room management, closing checklists, signature pages, closing binders, and post-closing organization Coordinate filings with state, county, and regulatory agencies as needed Assist with lien searches, UCC-related matters, corporate records, and transaction support Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, vendors, and filing agents Track deadlines, manage priorities, maintain organized files, and enter billable time accurately 5+ years of recent and tenured U.S. law firm experience as a corporate, business, or transactional paralegal Prior experience supporting corporate attorneys in a mid-sized to large U.S. law firm is required Am Law, large law firm, or sophisticated business law experience is strongly preferred Experience billing time in a paralegal role is required In-house candidates may be considered if they have strong corporate transactional and prior billing experience Strong background in commercial transactions, corporate governance, entity formations, securities, finance/lending transactions, and M&A support Experience with closing binders, diligence, data rooms, corporate filings, and business entity maintenance Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe/PDF tools, DocuSign, iManage, and large-scale document management systems ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is a strong opportunity for a polished and experienced corporate paralegal who enjoys supporting sophisticated business transactions within a collaborative, high-performing legal team. The role offers exposure to complex corporate matters, steady workflow, and the opportunity to support attorneys on meaningful transactional work across multiple business areas. Benefits Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans Financial benefits such as a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave Pay Details $70,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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