Job Description

Our Midwestern-based client is looking for an experienced corporate paralegal to join their growing Business Practice Area.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of corporate paralegal experience with a law firm.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial environment where the paralegals are treated as equal members of the professional team, provided administrative assistance, and are supported in their professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of corporate formations/organizations, the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions
• Maintain corporate records, obtain necessary corporate documents, and draft, review, and file deeds for real estate transactions
• Handle all aspects of corporate governance filings for corporations/entities, including preparing tax filings
• Maintain corporate records, obtain necessary corporate documents, and draft, review, and file deeds for real estate transactions
• Initiating and managing all aspects of the dissolution of for-profit and non-profit corporations
• Various other non-billable tasks

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant corporate experience (general corporate transactions, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, tax, etc.)  is strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and a comprehensive knowledge of corporate transactions specific procedures and terminology
• Experience with closing large-scale, complex transactions
• Paralegal Certificate or Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and organizational abilities, and a proactive nature to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work with attorneys, paralegals, and staff across firm’s offices
• Knowledge of timekeeping for billable and non-billable work

Base Compensation can range from $70-85K, and this is an in-office position.