Senior Paralegal at Merit

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HVAC, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of paralegal experience
Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, political science, or related fields
Paralegal certificate
Strong knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures
Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful
Strong background in legal compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Ability to build strong relationships across all levels
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities and deadlines efficiently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter, independent, with strong organizational skills
Demonstrated trust, confidentiality, and professionalism
Elevated professionalism with tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity
Ability to solve practical problems with limited information
Open, transparent, with strong work ethic
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships
Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices

Responsibilities

Assist with corporate governance, maintaining corporate records, supporting capital markets and M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence
Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements
Communicate with clients and other business partners to discuss details of various matters
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents
Ensure all entities’ compliance with registration and authority requirements in all states
Maintain legal compliance with all states, including timely filing of annual reports, renewals, and other necessary documents
Own the interface with Meriton’s registered agent, working on subpoenas and other filings
Support day-to-day administrative matters, including word processing, drafting correspondence/reports, and file maintenance
Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Corporate Governance

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Legal Document Preparation

Regulatory Compliance

M&A Transactions

Real Estate Closings

Document Management

Legal Correspondence

Client Communication

Merit

Software solutions for government programs

About Merit

Merits.com offers software solutions for large-scale government programs, focusing on public sector needs such as state service agencies and emergency response teams. Their platform connects systems, manages workflows, and provides analytics, ensuring quick deployment and high security through Snowflake Data Cloud. In emergencies, they assist first responders, while also helping employment agencies connect job-seekers with opportunities and state agencies streamline services. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting economic growth.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$76.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Flexible work

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Risks

Rising competition in GovTech could threaten Merit's market share.

State contract reliance exposes Merit to political and budgetary changes.

Rapid tech changes require Merit to innovate continuously to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Merit's SwaS model accelerates government program transformation, achieving 95% customer satisfaction.

The platform offers secure, real-time verification for licenses and eligibility status.

Merit combines technology with on-ground support for emergency response and workforce revitalization.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital identity verification boosts Merit's market potential.

Government funding expansion for workforce programs aligns with Merit's solutions.

Increased focus on disaster preparedness enhances demand for Merit's emergency technology.

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