Senior Corporate Paralegal
Resume:
Ken Wagner
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Summary
Experienced Corporate Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the corporate law practice industry. Skilled in Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance and Paralegal Management. Strong legal professional who attended The Hofstra University School of Law.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Corporate Paralegal/Paralegal Manager
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, June 1993 – August 14, 2020
Supervised and reviewed the work of other paralegals.
Drafted and filed multi-state formation, amendment, merger, conversion and dissolution documents.
Drafted post-organization documents, including shareholder and director resolutions, by laws and operating agreements.
Issued stock certificates and maintained corporate minute books and stock ledgers.
Prepared and filed UCC-1 Financing Statements and UCC-3 Amendment, Continuation and Termination Statements.
Conducted and ordered federal and state lien searches.
Obtained state licenses for employment agencies and healthcare placement agencies.
Obtained IRS Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) for individuals and entities.
Conducted legal research of corporation, LLC and partnership laws for all 50 States.
Had direct interaction with firm's clients on corporate matters.
Assisted the firm’s other legal departments in various matters. EDUCATION
The Hofstra University School of Law, 1984-1985
Queens College of the City University of New York
Bachelor’s Degree in English/English Writing, May 1981 Dean’s List
SKILLS
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong research and report-generating skills
Work independently and closely with
attorneys to prepare documents for
corporate closings
Assist at and manage closings
Active listener
Team player
Experienced in using legal database software
programs including: Microsoft Office Suite,
Outlook, Adobe, KwikTag, Rippe & Kingston
LMS, ACRIS, New York Department of State’s
Public Inquiry System, CSC’s Lien Perfect
Versed in social media applications including:
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
ACHIEVEMENTS
Trained and supervised other paralegals
Negotiated discounted fees with corporate
service companies
Notary Public
INTERESTS
Reading, Traveling, Dining Out, Music
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request
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