Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant

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