Onsite Corporate Governance Paralegal - Contract (Chicago)

Elevate Legal Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent seeks an experienced Corporate Governance Paralegal for a 2-3 month, onsite engagement in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on corporate records, contract management, and governance documentation using iManage, with strict attention to detail in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior paralegal experience in corporate governance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.

Qualifications

• Prior corporate governance paralegal experience in an in-house setting.
• Experience with high-volume records management and contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume contract scanning, indexing, organization and electronic filing.
• Maintain and update contract records and legal documentation within iManage.
• Review, categorize and organize corporate agreements and legal records.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, including maintenance of corporate books and records.
• Assist with subsidiary management, entity maintenance and corporate recordkeeping.
• Maintain international subsidiary records and governance documentation.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and ensure records remain current and accurate.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal stakeholders regarding document access and retrieval.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects simultaneously.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

iManage

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent seeks an experienced Corporate Governance Paralegal for a 2-3 month, onsite engagement in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on corporate records, contract management, and governance documentation using iManage, with strict attention to detail in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior paralegal experience in corporate governance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.