What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies?
Join a leading real estate and financial organization with over 50 years of success. At Inland, we invest in talent, collaboration, and long-term growth—and we’re looking for a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team.
About the Role
The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting Inland’s legal operations by managing corporate entities, maintaining compliance, and assisting with complex transactions across our investment platforms. This position partners closely with attorneys and external partners on high-impact legal matters, including acquisitions, financings, and dispositions.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Records
- Maintain minute books and corporate records for Inland’s investment entities
- Track and manage annual reports through Corporate Entity Status Dockets
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
Entity Management
- Coordinate formation, qualification, dissolution, and amendments for:
- Corporations
- Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs)
- Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs)
- Limited partnerships (LPs)
- Limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Manage foreign state qualifications and annual filings
Transaction Support
- Assist attorneys with due diligence and documentation for:
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Financings
- Dispositions
- Prepare lender-specific LLC agreements and supporting documents
- Obtain UCC and related searches
Document Preparation & Coordination
- Draft officer certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and operating agreements
- Coordinate document distribution to lenders’ counsel, outside counsel, and title companies for closings
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary liaison with CT Corporation (registered agent)
- Collaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and a Paralegal Certificate required
- 3–7 years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of entity management and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience supporting complex transactions (M&A, financings)
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency with corporate record management systems and Microsoft Office
Why Join Inland?
- Work on sophisticated, high-impact real estate and investment transactions
- Collaborate with experienced legal and business professionals
- Be part of a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong industry reputation
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Annual Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.
Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
- Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
- Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
- Sick time
- Tuition reimbursement opportunity
- Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
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We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.
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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000