Corporate Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant for a western suburban Chicago law firm, supporting a Corporate Practice Group in Wheaton, IL. This full-time onsite role covers mergers and acquisitions, private equity, finance and related matters, with hours 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in corporate/transactional support, a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, and familiarity with Westlaw/Lexis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate or transactional legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions (mergers & acquisitions, private equity, finance, private funds, investment management) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis, familiarity with SEC filings a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file formation and dissolution documents with Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions.
• Obtain certificates of good standing and certified copies.
• Prepare and submit EIN applications.
• Assist with transactional closings including signature pages and filings.
• Maintain corporate records and minute books.
• Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications.
• Prepare stock certificates, resolutions, and governance documents.
• Coordinate pre-closing and post-closing document assembly.
• Prepare closing checklists and coordinate document execution.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to support transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Corporate Legal Assistant

An established western suburban Chicago law firm is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to join their Corporate Practice Group. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys across a variety of sophisticated corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, finance, private funds, and investment management. The hours for this position are either 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This position is 100% onsite in Wheaton, IL. The salary range for this position is 55k-65k+, depending on experience.

Job Duties

• Prepare and file formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions
• Obtain certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agencies
• Prepare and submit applications for federal employer identification numbers (EINs)
• Assist with all aspects of transactional closings, including signature pages, closing certificates, and local, state, and federal filings
• Compile and maintain corporate records and minute books
• Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications
• Prepare stock certificates, resolutions, and other corporate governance documents
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and UCC statements, amendments, and terminations
• Coordinate pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assembly
• Prepare closing checklists and coordinate the execution of documents
• Communicate with clients and vendors as needed to support transactions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate or transactional legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, finance, private funds, or investment management matters preferred
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis, with familiarity with SEC filings a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong commitment to client service and delivering consistent, high-quality work

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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