Corporate Legal Assistant

Wheaton, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 jurisdictions
Obtaining certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agencies
Preparing 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 books
Preparing and filing qualification and withdrawal applications
Preparing stock certificates resolutions and related corporate governance documents
Preparing and submitting statutory filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements amendments and terminations
Coordinating pre-closing signature page distribution and post-closing document assembly
Preparing closing checklists and coordinating execution of documents
Communicating with clients and vendors as necessary to support transactions

Knowledge 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 department
Bachelors 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

Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly organized and detail-oriented
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
Professional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in maintaining strict confidentiality
Dedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent results

Compensation & Benefits:

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 attor...