Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Job Summary

Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join the Corporate Practice Group.

Areas of Experience (preferred):

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Debt Finance
• Asset Finance & Securitization
• Private Funds
• Investment Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of transactional and corporate matters, under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and filing formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions
• Obtaining certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agencies
• Preparing and submitting applications for federal employer identification numbers (EINs)
• Assisting with all aspects of deal closings (including preparation of signature pages, closing certificates, and drafting/filing of local, state, and federal documents under attorney supervision)
• Compiling and maintaining corporate records and minute books
• Preparing and filing qualification and withdrawal applications
• Preparing stock certificates, resolutions, and related corporate governance documents
• Preparing and submitting statutory filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements, amendments, and terminations
• Coordinating pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assembly
• Preparing closing checklists and coordinating execution of documents
• Communicating with clients and vendors as necessary to support transactions

Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and familiarity with SEC filings is a plus.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate/transactional paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality service to attorneys and clients

Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in maintaining strict confidentiality
• Dedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent results

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,217.42 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person