Law Firm
Chicago, IL
Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL
Legal Staff
No
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Paralegal - Corporate The candidate will follow the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the applicable jurisdiction. Clearly communicate in a concise (oral and written), professional manner. Proactively provide support to attorneys as assigned. Draft routine legal documents and correspondence specific to the Business and Finance practice groups. Conduct factual legal research and analysis relevant to practice area using all available resources including print and electronic sources. At the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with outside counsel, filing agents, and clients. Organize and maintain internal files and closing materials for assigned practice group. Prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team. Timely enter, review, and correct time entries. Arrange for procurement of outside services such as statutory agent services, lien searches, state filings, securities filings, etc.. Perform reviews of various legal documents. Assist with due diligence matters for various deal work. Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses. File various documents with appropriate governmental bodies, including states, FINRA, and the SEC. Act as liaison between attorneys and practice support teams. Manage DocuSign signature process and compile signature pages. Prepare closing binders/files for transactions. Assist in the formation of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies. Draft and revise documents for filing with state and county offices. Draft and revise Articles of Incorporation/Formation. Prepare Simple Deeds and stock certificates. Draft loan and/or general transactional documents. Review Letters of Intent, contracts, Loan Commitments, and UCC's. Prepare and maintain/update corporate minute books including ownership certificates and ledgers. Organize, participate, and assist in business transactions and prepare and update closing and other checklists. Update and maintain electronic data rooms. Run lien searches and litigation reports. Should have 4+ years of paralegal experience; corporate legal department paralegal experience preferred. Previous experience in performing searches and finding documents for references is preferred. Notary Public license is preferred. ABA approved paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
May 30, 2022
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