Corporate Healthcare Paralegal

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is currently seeking a Corporate Transactions Paralegal to join our client's nationally recognized Corporate and Health Care practice groups in Tampa. This role provides critical support to attorneys and clients across a diverse range of industries, including hospitals and health systems, technology-enabled service providers, and life sciences companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance, transactional support, and health care regulatory compliance, with proven experience managing complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Request, draft, prepare and file corporate documents across multiple jurisdictions
• Liaise with governmental agencies, state/local licensing organizations for entity formations, foreign qualifications, application and licensing approvals, and IRS filings
• Support attorneys during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, lien searches, UCC filings, ordering certified documents, and preparing closing deliverables
• Draft closing agendas, organize signatures and closing documents, manage post-closing matters, and maintain transaction checklists
• Track tasks and deliverables, communicate status updates, and ensure timely completion of client and attorney requests
• Administer stock ledgers, electronic corporate records, minute books, compliance filings, annual reports, and client data rooms
• Conduct research and prepare summary analyses for attorney review
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant paraprofessional experience in a law firm or professional services environment required
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, entity management, and interaction with state and government agencies
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PDF software; ability to quickly learn new applications
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail