Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Practice Group.
Areas of Experience (preferred) :
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Debt Finance
- Asset Finance & Securitization
- Private Funds
- Investment Management
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
The successful candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of transactional and corporate matters, under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Preparing and filing formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictionsObtaining certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agenciesPreparing and submitting applications for federal employer identification numbers (EINs)Assisting with all aspects of deal closings (including preparation of signature pages, closing certificates, and drafting / filing of local, state, and federal documents under attorney supervision)Compiling and maintaining corporate records and minute booksPreparing and filing qualification and withdrawal applicationsPreparing stock certificates, resolutions, and related corporate governance documentsPreparing and submitting statutory filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements, amendments, and terminationsCoordinating pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assemblyPreparing closing checklists and coordinating execution of documentsCommunicating with clients and vendors as necessary to support transactionsKnowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and familiarity with SEC filings is a plus.
Experience & Qualifications :
Minimum of 5 years of corporate / transactional paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal departmentBachelor's degree and / or paralegal certificate preferredApplicants must be authorized to work in the United StatesDemonstrated ability to provide high-quality service to attorneys and clientsSkills & Attributes :
The ideal candidate will be :
Highly organized and detail-orientedAble to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervisionProfessional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skillsSkilled in maintaining strict confidentialityDedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent resultsCompensation & Benefits :