Corporate Paralegal & M&A Project Lead

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. The role emphasizes organized project management, client service, and coordination across teams to ensure timely, accurate delivery of corporate work.

Ideal candidates have strong paralegal capabilities, experience with corporate records, UCC filings, and governance processes, and excel in fast-paced teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with paralegal certification preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong project management experience with ability to develop and execute project plans and timelines.
• Excellent client service orientation and ability to manage client expectations.
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys, clients, and teams in a large law firm environment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Knowledge/experience with corporate records, UCC filings, and governance processes.

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, maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and service.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements.
• Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants and stakeholders to stay on schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and delays, and drive issue resolution.
• Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and project teams.
• Manage project documentation, deliverable tracking, and follow-up items.
• Maintain momentum toward successful project completion and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Communication (verbal & written)

Organization

Multitasking

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

College degree

Project management certification

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. The role emphasizes organized project management, client service, and coordination across teams to ensure timely, accurate delivery of corporate work.

Ideal candidates have strong paralegal capabilities, experience with corporate records, UCC filings, and governance processes, and excel in fast-paced teams.