Corporate Paralegal - M&A & Projects Coordinator

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

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. The successful candidate will manage corporate records, UCC searches, and filings, and provide M&A and contract support, while coordinating with clients and legal teams to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and client service skills, plus 3+ years of corporate paralegal or related experience, and a college

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal, legal project management, client service, consulting, or related experience
• College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, project management certification, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate records maintenance, formation, 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

Skills

Project management

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Billing/time entry

Multitasking

Education

College degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Project management certification

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. The successful candidate will manage corporate records, UCC searches, and filings, and provide M&A and contract support, while coordinating with clients and legal teams to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and client service skills, plus 3+ years of corporate paralegal or related experience, and a college