Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

W3Global


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Wheaton, IL
Contract type: Full time
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

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