M&A Corporate Paralegal – Chicago, Growth Role

AMS Staffing Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Chicago to support its corporate group. The role focuses on transactional work, M&A, and closing activities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience, and strong communication and technical skills. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience.
• M&A experience.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience drafting corporate documents.
• Experience preparing and organizing closing documents.
• Commitment to providing superior client service.
• Occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drafting transactional resolutions and corporate documents
• Diligence activities and closing document preparation
• Coordinating closing activities
• Preparing Form D and Blue-Sky filings
• Preparing and filing UCC Financing Statements
• Drafting entity formation and governance documents
• Preparing IRS documents and organizing entity records
• Overseeing electronic closing binders
• Utilizing the docketing system to track matters
• Communicating with clients and third parties

Skills

M&A experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Docketing system

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Docketing system

Job description

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Chicago to support its corporate group. The role focuses on transactional work, M&A, and closing activities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, 5–7 years of corporate transactional experience, and strong communication and technical skills. Occasional overtime may be required.