What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Legal Secretary position at LHH?
LHH is looking for a Legal Secretary to for a law firm in Wheaton, IL for their Corporate Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is an in-office role.
Key Practice Areas
The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Debt Finance
- Asset Finance & Securitization
- Private Funds
- Investment Management
Responsibilities
- File new business formation and dissolution documents
- Obtain certificates of good standing
- Complete and file SS-4 forms to obtain EINs
- Assist with all aspects of deal closings (signature pages, closing certificates, drafting federal/state documents)
- Compile and maintain corporate minute books
- Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications
- Prepare stock certificates, resolutions, and statutory filings
- Handle pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing documentation
- Order certified copies and good standing certificates
- Prepare and file UCC statements, amendments, and termination statements
- Draft closing checklists and manage post-closing execution of documents
- Communicate with vendors as needed
Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, and SEC filings is a plus.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of corporate/transactional experience providing high-quality client service
- BA/BS degree preferred
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask independently
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Professional demeanor with commitment to confidentiality and client service
Compensation
- 8 years’ experience: $70,000
- 10 years experience: $80,000
Benefits (eligibility begins 30 days after start date, first of the month)
- Health Insurance: BCBS of Illinois PPO & HMO options
- Vision & Dental: Available as voluntary options
- Life Insurance: Based on age and amount selected
- Short & Long-Term Disability: Based on age and selection
- AFLAC voluntary coverage
- FSA / LPFSA / HSA / Dependent Care accounts available
- Maternity/Paternity Leave: Partially paid
- Profit Sharing Retirement Plan: Historically 5% of annual salary over the past 10 years
- Paid Time Off:
- 0–5 years: 10 vacation days 5 personal days
- 5–15 years: 15 vacation days 5 personal days
- 15 years: 20 vacation days 5 personal days
- Illinois Paid Leave Policy (for part-time employees only)
- Business expense & mileage reimbursement (with pre-approval)
- One-time $200 phone allowance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000