Corporate Paralegal

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (Attorneys); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is seeking a paralegal to support its Corporate Group in Chicago. The role is driven by growth of the firm’s corporate practice, including M&A transactions, document drafting, and closing activities.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience, excellent communication and technical skills, and the ability to work in a team while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• 5–7 years of corporate transactional and finance experience.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience drafting corporate documents and closing documents.
• Commitment to superior client service and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and real estate transactions including drafting resolutions and documents.
• Coordinate diligence, closing docs, and post-closing items.
• Review transactions for franchise tax, doing business, and filing timing.
• Coordinate closing activities and prepare UCC filings and Form D/Blue Sky.
• Prepare entity formation and governance documents; organize and maintain records.
• Maintain electronic closing binders and use docketing system to track matters.
• Communicate with clients and third parties throughout matters.

Skills

M&A transactions experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Docketing system

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide an exceptional client experience depends upon the talent and commitment of each person in our firm. If you are looking for a different way of practicing law, find out if LP could be the right place for you.

About the practice:

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a paralegal to support its Corporate Group. This is a newly created position driven by the continued growth of the firm’s Corporate practice and ongoing investment in serving our expanding client base. LP’s Corporate Group represents business organizations ranging from entrepreneurially operated mid-sized companies to large national and global companies. Our lawyers provide day‑to‑day general counseling to help clients understand and solve complex legal, tax, and business issues at every stage of representation. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with M&A transactions, excellent communication and technical skills, and thrive in a team environment while still possessing initiative and drive.

Experience that makes you a fit:

• Supporting businessand real estatetransactions, including:
• Drafting varioustransactional resolutions and other corporate transactional documents
• Diligence activities (e.g., establishingand maintain virtual data sites for transactions, preparing closing documents and coordinatingitems for closing and post-closing requirements)
• Reviewing transactions to confirm pertinent issues are addressed (e.g., franchise tax issues, doing business issues, timing of filings)
• Coordinating closing activities
• Preparing and files Form D andBlue Skyfilings
• Preparing and files UCC Financing Statements
• Drafting entity formation and governance documents
• Preparing and files IRSdocuments
• Organizing andmaintainingentityrecords
• Overseeing preparation of electronic closing binders
• Effectivelyutilizingthe firm’s docketing system to trackmatters
• Communicating with clients and third parties throughout the course of amatter

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant corporate transactional and finance experience (will consider less experience for otherwise qualified candidate)
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Experience with drafting corporate documents
• Experience preparing and organizing closing documents
• A demonstrated commitment to providing superior client service
• Must be able to work occasional overtime as needed

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

About LP

LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:

• The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work
• Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
• A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
• A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.