Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Location: Wheaton, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Corporate Practice Group

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join their Corporate Practice Group.

Areas Of Experience (preferred)

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Debt Finance
• Asset Finance & Securitization
• Private Funds
• Investment Management
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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
  
  

Skills & Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in maintaining strict confidentiality
• Dedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent results