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H&R Block

Senior Paralegal

H&R Block

Senior Paralegal supporting H&R Block’s corporate governance and securities compliance. Preparing SEC filings, board materials, and transaction documents for the tax-services company.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, securities disclosure, and compliance, with strong legal research and analytical skills. Proficient in preparing legal documents and supporting corporate transactions while effectively communicating with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Corporate Law ExperienceSecurities Disclosure ComplianceLegal Research SkillsDocument PreparationInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills
Corporate GovernanceSecurities FilingsLegal Document DraftingMergers and AcquisitionsAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedIndependent WorkEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
WestlawEDGARMS WordMS ExcelWindows-Based Systems
Industry Keywords
Public Company LawCorporate TransactionsInsider Trading ComplianceSubpoena ResponseExecutive Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide paralegal support on board of directors support and corporate governance matters, public company securities disclosure and compliance, strategic initiatives and corporate transactions, subsidiary maintenance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and state corporate law issues
  • Assist in preparing for board of directors and committee meetings by preparing agendas, notices, corporate resolutions, and other documents
  • Advise senior executives on legal and governance issues
  • Support securities disclosure and compliance matters, including preparation and filing of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
  • Research securities disclosure matters involving insider trading compliance and other securities issues
  • Provide paralegal support for corporate transactions and subsidiary governance, including drafting agreements, resolutions, and other documents; assisting with closings; and coordinating internal and external constituents
  • Provide administrative support including filing, record-keeping, and document preparation
  • Communicate with other departments and respond to inquiries concerning corporate structure and governance
  • Conduct legal research and analysis
  • Assist in preparing legal reports and updates
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
  • At least five years of public company corporate law experience as a paralegal in an in-house legal department or corporate law firm setting
  • Knowledge of general principles of corporate law
  • Proficient legal research skills
  • Detail-oriented with analytical skills
  • Ability to take on substantive work with limited supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on a variety of projects and tasks
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis on writing skills
  • Preferred: eight years of experience in an in-house legal department or corporate law firm setting
  • Preferred: experience reviewing and responding to subpoenas or other legal requests for information
  • Preferred: experience assisting in preparation and filing of SEC securities filings via EDGAR
  • Preferred: ability to conduct computerized legal research, including Westlaw, CD-ROM, and Internet
  • Preferred: experience assisting in Section 16 compliance and executive compensation issues
  • Preferred: understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system
  • Preferred: proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Support for life both in and outside of work
  • Continuous learning
  • High Performing, Connected Culture
  • Well-being support