Project Assistant

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.

We are looking for a Project Assistant to join the Corporate practice group in the Atlanta office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Corporate team.
• Draft and submit corporate filings, including formations, incorporations, dissolutions, qualifications, name changes, assumed names, reinstatements, mergers, conversions, etc.
• Prepare signature packets and/or closing binders, documents, and indexes. 
• Order lien searches and prepare summary memos of search results.
• Run intellectual property searches and prepare summary memos of search results.
• Prepare and print stock certificates.
• Coordinate with vendors and conduct independent research to determine requirements for various types of corporate filings.
• Draft and file applications for Employer Identification Numbers (EINs).
• Apply for EDGAR access using form documents and power of attorneys
• Draft and file Form D and Blue Sky filings.
• Maintain internal organization of closing file and documents.
• Build, distribute and maintain paper and electronic closing sets.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and critical dates lists.
• Prepare and review UCC Financing Statements.
• Follow established client and team guidelines for matter management.
• Keep accurate time records.
• Work efficiently in a heavily computer-based environment.
• Strong, concise oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks under strict time constraints.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and communication skills  
• Ability to exhibit good judgement  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional    
  
  

Other

• Able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.  
  
  

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.