Corporate Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

The salary for a Corporate Paralegal at Handler Thayer, LLP can range from $55,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal
Experience: 2 or more years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Law Firm Seeking Corporate Paralegal in Chicago

Handler Thayer, LLP, a boutique law firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in the Commercial and Advanced Planning and Family Office Practice Groups. This full-time position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as benefits and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities of a Corporate Paralegal at Handler Thayer, LLP include managing projects, workflows, and deadlines for a 5-person Commercial Law Practice Group, as well as assisting with corporate transactional work such as conducting UCC/lien searches and registered IP searches. This role also involves handling time-sensitive and confidential material, managing schedules and travel for senior partners, and assisting other attorneys and paralegals as needed.

To be considered for this position, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal, a Bachelor's Degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate. Familiarity with corporate financing transactions, M&A, private equity, private offerings, business formations, and commercial real estate transactions is also required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills are also necessary for this role.

If you are a highly motivated and organized individual with a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, apply now to join the team at Handler Thayer, LLP as a Corporate Paralegal.

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