Corporate Paralegal

Dinsmore; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who combines strong corporate paralegal capabilities with exceptional client service and project management skills.

The successful candidate will serve as a primary point of coordination for clients and legal teams, developing and managing project plans, driving accountability, and ensuring projects are completed

Qualifications

• Billable work and time recording per policy.
• PM experience with project plans, timelines and stakeholder communications.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to manage client expectations.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Support multiple attorneys, clients, and teams in a large law firm environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge and experience with Secretary of State and UCC filings.
• 3+ years of corporate paralegal or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records maintenance, new entity formation, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle UCC searches and filings, lien filings, and apostilles.
• Provide mergers and acquisitions and contract support.
• Serve as a key client contact and build strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements and internal initiatives.
• Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive resolution of issues.
• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and teams.
• Manage project documentation, deliverable tracking, and follow-up action items.
• Ensure accountability among participants and maintain momentum toward completion.
• Support strategic client initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Legal knowledge

Time management

Education

College degree

ABA-paralegal certificate

Project management certification

Equivalent experience

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who combines strong corporate paralegal capabilities with exceptional client service and project management skills. The successful candidate will serve as a primary point of coordination for clients and legal teams, developing and managing project plans, driving accountability, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, demonstrate sound judgment, and enjoy working collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records maintenance, new entity formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance processes
• Handle UCC searches and filings, lien filings, and apostilles
• Provide mergers and acquisitions and contract support
• Serve as a key client contact, fostering strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceptional service
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements and internal initiatives
• Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and potential delays, and drive resolution of outstanding issues.
• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and project teams
• Manage project documentation, deliverable tracking, and follow-up action items
• Ensure accountability among project participants and maintain momentum toward successful project completion
• Support strategic client initiatives and special projects requiring cross-functional coordination

Requirements

• Ability to perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client and firm policy.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including development and execution of project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively manage client expectations
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage numerous concurrent projects
• Ability to support multiple attorneys, clients, and teams in a large law firm environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Successful candidate will possess strong technical and database skills
• Knowledge and experience with Secretary of State and UCC filings
• Experience tracking project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, project management certification, or equivalent professional experience preferred
• 3+ years of corporate paralegal, legal project management, client service, consulting, or related experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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