Corporate Governance Paralegal

Corporate Governance Paralegal (Temp-to-Hire)
Chicago, IL | Hybrid
$31-$48 per hour (based on experience)

LHH has partnered with a nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Paralegal to join its Chicago office on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a sophisticated corporate and transactional team supporting high-level clients and complex matters.

What You'll Do

• Manage entity compliance, annual filings, and regulatory deadlines (including FinCEN)
• Prepare and file UCCs and obtain corporate records from Secretary of State offices
• Maintain corporate records, entity files, and due diligence materials
• Support corporate, lending, and business transactions from start to finish
• Coordinate closings, prepare closing binders, and handle post-closing follow-up
• Serve as a key point of contact with attorneys, clients, vendors, and government agencies

What We're Looking For

• 3 years of corporate, commercial, or transactional paralegal experience in a law firm
• Strong background in entity formation, annual filings, UCCs, and corporate record maintenance
• Working knowledge of IL and DE Secretary of State systems (Florida a plus)
• Familiarity with the Corporate Transparency Act preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a fast-paced workload

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $31-$48, depending on experience
• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan
• Paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave (where required by law), other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, and paid holidays upon meeting eligibility requirements

Why This Role

• Work with a top-tier national law firm in its Chicago office
• Gain exposure to complex corporate and transactional matters
• Temp-to-hire role with long-term potential
• Collaborative environment with a strong, well-established corporate practice

Pay Details: $31.00 to $48.00 per hour

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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