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Paralegal

Taylor Root
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Our client is looking for a Paralegal to support a broad range of Legal & Compliance activities. This individual will work closely with attorneys and team members across the organization, managing fast‑moving priorities and ensuring timely completion of requests.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support project coordination by helping plan and monitor team initiatives
  • Provide proofreading and editing support as needed
  • Assess incoming inquiries and route them to the appropriate team members
  • Understand how regulatory and legal functions support a complex business environment
  • Maintain team resources such as internal lists, training materials, logs, and other reference tools
  • Assist with contract‑related tasks, including document organization and lifecycle tracking
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure the appropriate stakeholders receive timely updates
  • Document processes clearly and tailor communication to different audiences
  • Track incoming legal and compliance requests and maintain up‑to‑date status logs
  • Support attorneys with updating corporate materials (e.g., certifications, consents, standard forms)
  • Stay current on relevant regulatory expectations and help ensure internal compliance
  • Partner with cross‑functional colleagues to coordinate deliverables and assist where needed
  • Collect and organize information needed by attorneys and team leaders for ongoing matters


Candidate Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Excellent academics required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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