Real Estate Corporate Paralegal | On-Site Chicago

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year‑end bonus

Established Chicago law firm

Smaller firm environment

Grow within organization

Collaborative office culture

Downtown Chicago location

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with real estate expertise to join its Chicago office. This role provides hands-on support across corporate and transactional matters, including entity management, filings, due diligence, closings, and governance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience and real estate exposure, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a smaller firm environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Prior real estate experience is required.
• Strong understanding of corporate entities, governance documents, and business filing requirements.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, due diligence, and closings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit corporate formation and governance documents, including organizational filings, resolutions, and related business records.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity documentation to ensure information remains complete and current.
• Assist attorneys with transactional matters involving mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, and other corporate activities.
• Provide paralegal support for real estate and related business transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence materials and organize documentation throughout the transaction and closing process.
• Prepare and maintain closing documents, transaction files, and final closing binders.
• Track corporate entities and ongoing compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with regulatory and corporate filings, including applicable securities‑related documentation.
• Maintain calendars and deadlines associated with entity registrations, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct research and gather corporate information as requested by attorneys.
• Work closely with attorneys and other legal support professionals to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

Real estate experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with real estate expertise to join its Chicago office. This role provides hands-on support across corporate and transactional matters, including entity management, filings, due diligence, closings, and governance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience and real estate exposure, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a smaller firm environment.