Corporate Paralegal & Projects Coordinator (M&A)

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Boston seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in its Business Acquisitions and Securities practice. The role emphasizes organizational excellence, client service, and cross-functional coordination to drive complex corporate projects to completion.

The successful candidate will manage corporate records, UCC filings, and project plans, acting as a primary client liaison and coordinating with attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders in a fast-paced law firm

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal, legal project management, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating with attorneys, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong client service orientation with ability to manage expectations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects in a large law firm setting.
• Knowledge of Secretary of State filings and UCC filings a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate records maintenance, entity formation, governance, and compliance.
• Handle UCC searches and filings, lien filings, and apostilles as needed.
• Provide mergers, acquisitions, and contract support to attorneys.
• Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining proactive communication and service.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams.
• Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and stakeholders to stay on schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.
• Facilitate status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and project teams.
• Manage project documentation, deliverables, and post-action follow-ups.
• Ensure accountability and momentum toward successful completion.
• Support strategic client initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

College degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Project management certification

Tools

Document management systems

Legal project management tools

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Boston seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in its Business Acquisitions and Securities practice. The role emphasizes organizational excellence, client service, and cross-functional coordination to drive complex corporate projects to completion.

The successful candidate will manage corporate records, UCC filings, and project plans, acting as a primary client liaison and coordinating with attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders in a fast-paced law firm