Onsite Corporate Legal Assistant — M&A (Wheaton)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant for a western suburban Chicago law firm, supporting a Corporate Practice Group in Wheaton, IL. This full-time onsite role covers mergers and acquisitions, private equity, finance and related matters, with hours 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in corporate/transactional support, a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, and familiarity with Westlaw/Lexis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate or transactional legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions (mergers & acquisitions, private equity, finance, private funds, investment management) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis, familiarity with SEC filings a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file formation and dissolution documents with Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions.
• Obtain certificates of good standing and certified copies.
• Prepare and submit EIN applications.
• Assist with transactional closings including signature pages and filings.
• Maintain corporate records and minute books.
• Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications.
• Prepare stock certificates, resolutions, and governance documents.
• Coordinate pre-closing and post-closing document assembly.
• Prepare closing checklists and coordinate document execution.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to support transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant for a western suburban Chicago law firm, supporting a Corporate Practice Group in Wheaton, IL. This full-time onsite role covers mergers and acquisitions, private equity, finance and related matters, with hours 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in corporate/transactional support, a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate, and familiarity with Westlaw/Lexis.