Corporate Paralegal – National Consulting Firm (Employee-Owned)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting firm is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join their in-house legal team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. The role offers a collaborative culture and hybrid work arrangements, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in-house.
• Strong experience with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and organize legal documents.
• Collaborate with team to draft and review contracts.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys.

Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Deltek Vision

Wrike

Job description

In-House: Corporate Paralegal – National Consulting Firm (Employee-Owned)

About the Position:
Our client, an employee-owned national consulting firm, is actively seeking a corporate paralegal with 3-7 years of experience to join its in-house legal team in Chicago. This thriving company provides consulting services to various industries, including construction, healthcare, oil and gas, transportation, education, and government.

Highlights:
· Collaborative and employee-friendly culture
· Hybrid work arrangements
· Rapidly growing company
· Excellent benefits package
· Employee-owned

Responsibilities:
· Prepare, file, and organize documents (articles of incorporation, LLC certificates, minutes, annual reports, resolutions, and amendments)
· Update company registrations and professional licenses; verify accuracy of information
· Obtain corporate forms from Secretary of State and municipal websites
· Collaborate with team to draft and review contracts (MSAs, amendments, NDAs, leases)
· Work with attorneys to create and revise contract templates; manage contract follow-ups
· Create and manage spreadsheets to track deadlines
· Provide administrative support to attorneys (draft documents, handle invoices)
· Assist with preparing presentations, webinars, and web content
· Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:
· 3-7 years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in an in-house setting
· Bachelor’s degree
· Paralegal certificate preferred
· Strong experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
· Familiarity with Deltek Vision and Wrike (or similar systems) is a plus

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base compensation for this position is $110,000 – $125,000.

Position Type

• Paralegal/Other

Employment Type

• In-House

Practice Areas

• Corporate/Securities

Job ID

• 2493

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