Transactional Corporate Paralegal for M&A & Private Equity

Huck Bouma; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Huck Bouma, P.C. seeks a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Practice Group in DuPage County. The role supports attorneys in all transactional and corporate matters, including formation, filings, and closings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate/transactional paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, and the ability to work in the United States with strong client service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate/transactional paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality service to attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of transactional and corporate matters under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and file formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions.
• Coordinate pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assembly.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to support transactions.
• Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and familiarity with SEC filings is a plus.

Skills

Corporate/transactional experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

SEC filings familiarity

Job description

Huck Bouma, P.C. seeks a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Practice Group in DuPage County. The role supports attorneys in all transactional and corporate matters, including formation, filings, and closings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate/transactional paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, and the ability to work in the United States with strong client service and confidentiality.