Corporate Paralegal

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys on corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a salary range of $100,000–$145,000 and exposure to sophisticated transactional work. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while assisting through all stages of corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal in corporate or transactional law.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions processes and documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys on corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with all phases of corporate transactions, from initial preparation and due diligence through closing and post-closing activities.
• Coordinate corporate filings and searches, including UCC matters, lien searches, state filings, and other documentation required throughout the transaction process.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain transaction materials, including closing documents, checklists, signature pages, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and governance of business entities, including preparing organizational documents, obtaining required registrations, and maintaining corporate records.
• Research applicable state requirements and assist with a variety of corporate filings and entity-related matters, including assumed name filings, amendments, qualifications, and other updates.
• Support attorneys with regulatory and securities-related matters, as well as other corporate projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience (corporate)

M&A knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A well-established law firm in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys on a broad range of corporate and business law matters. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a salary range of $100,000–$145,000 and provides an opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters in a fast-paced legal environment. The Corporate Paralegal will play an integral role in supporting attorneys and clients across a variety of corporate matters, with an emphasis on transactional work. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while supporting attorneys through all stages of corporate transactions. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical and dental insurance as well as generous PTO.

Responsibilities of the Corporate Paralegal:

• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with all phases of corporate transactions, from initial preparation and due diligence through closing and post-closing activities.
• Coordinate corporate filings and searches, including UCC matters, lien searches, state filings, and other documentation required throughout the transaction process.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain transaction materials, including closing documents, checklists, signature pages, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and governance of business entities, including preparing organizational documents, obtaining required registrations, and maintaining corporate records.
• Research applicable state requirements and assist with a variety of corporate filings and entity-related matters, including assumed name filings, amendments, qualifications, and other updates.
• Support attorneys with regulatory and securities-related matters, as well as other corporate projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications of the Corporate Paralegal:

• Experience working as a paralegal in a corporate, transactional, or business law environment.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and other sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with the transactional process, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing matters.
• Strong understanding of corporate filings, entity maintenance, and related state requirements.
• Familiarity with UCC filings, lien searches, and other corporate research and filing processes.
• Experience working with corporate governance documents and securities or regulatory filings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.