A well-established law firm in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys on a broad range of corporate and business law matters. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a salary range of $100,000–$145,000 and provides an opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters in a fast-paced legal environment. The Corporate Paralegal will play an integral role in supporting attorneys and clients across a variety of corporate matters, with an emphasis on transactional work. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while supporting attorneys through all stages of corporate transactions. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical and dental insurance as well as generous PTO.
Responsibilities of the Corporate Paralegal:
- Provide day-to-day support to attorneys on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
- Assist with all phases of corporate transactions, from initial preparation and due diligence through closing and post-closing activities.
- Coordinate corporate filings and searches, including UCC matters, lien searches, state filings, and other documentation required throughout the transaction process.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain transaction materials, including closing documents, checklists, signature pages, and other supporting documentation.
- Assist with the formation, maintenance, and governance of business entities, including preparing organizational documents, obtaining required registrations, and maintaining corporate records.
- Research applicable state requirements and assist with a variety of corporate filings and entity-related matters, including assumed name filings, amendments, qualifications, and other updates.
- Support attorneys with regulatory and securities-related matters, as well as other corporate projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.
