Corporate Paralegal

Purpose and Job Summary

ORIX Corporation USA is seeking a Corporate Paralegal.  The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with corporate governance matters and overall operations of the ORIX USA Legal Department, and related matters of ORIX Corporation USA, its U.S. and foreign affiliates, and its ultimate parent, ORIX Corporation. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the attorneys and Senior Corporate Paralegals with a variety of matters, including (1) formations and dissolutions, foreign and domestic, (2) annual reporting, (3) drafting officer and director appointments, (4) maintaining minute books and other corporate records, (5) maintaining the Master ORIX USA Group organizational chart, and (6) maintaining ORIX USA Group’s entity management system

• Keep organized and accurate records of corporate documents for the ORIX USA Group Legal & Compliance Department, including coordinating execution of such documents

• Assist in implementing various corporate governance policies and procedures, initiatives and/or programs

• Assess and develop Legal Department processes to improve overall productivity for attorneys and support personnel

• Maintain good relationships with senior leaders, team members, and other employees as well as external clients and others doing business with ORIX USA

• Assist with administrative functions such as making copies, mailing documents, filing, etc.

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Education, Skills & ExperienceRequired

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, or a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate paralegal experience in a national law firm or in a corporate law department

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

• Experience with entity management systems (experience with GEMS a plus)

• Highly organized, deadline driven with extreme attention to detail; an inherent desire to constantly improve processes

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and to adjust priorities as necessary in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work with minimal direction, learn quickly and independently

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels of an organization

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to use discretion in the performance of daily activities

• Willingness to learn and work on various types of projects

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.