Corporate Paralegal & Project Lead - M&A

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group in Lexington, KY. The role combines strong corporate paralegal capabilities with client service and project management to coordinate client engagements and internal initiatives.

The ideal candidate will manage corporate records, UCC filings, and mergers and acquisitions support, while serving as a primary client contact and coordinating among attorneys, clients,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience with 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 attorneys, clients, and 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 and service.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements and internal initiatives.
• Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and stakeholders to stay on schedule and within scope.
• Monitor project 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 actions.
• Ensure accountability among participants and maintain momentum toward completion.
• Support strategic client initiatives and cross-functional special projects.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Technical skills

Database skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

College degree

Project management certification

Tools

Document management software

UCC filing tools

Secretary of State filing processes

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group in Lexington, KY. The role combines strong corporate paralegal capabilities with client service and project management to coordinate client engagements and internal initiatives.

The ideal candidate will manage corporate records, UCC filings, and mergers and acquisitions support, while serving as a primary client contact and coordinating among attorneys, clients,