Corporate Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • South Bend, IN

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support our Corporate Department, primarily in our South Bend office, with flexibility to work in our Elkhart office as needed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and growing transactional practice and work on a broad range of corporate matters in a fast-paced Am Law 100 law firm environment. In this role, you will support attorneys on a variety of transactional and general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, entity formation and governance, due diligence, closings, and ongoing business support. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and interested in building or expanding a long-term career in corporate legal support. Barnes & Thornburg offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex matters in a collegial and collaborative environment. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience and are open to individuals who bring strong transferable skills and an interest in developing within a corporate practice.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with legal document management systems

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 5+ years of relevant corporate paralegal or transactional legal support experience preferred
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, financings, due diligence, closings, entity work, or general corporate matters preferred

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on a wide range of corporate transactional and general corporate matters
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, asset purchases, and other business transactions
• Collect, review, organize, and track due diligence materials and closing deliverables
• Prepare and maintain checklists, coordinate closings, and assist with closing binders and related documentation
• Draft, organize, and file corporate formation, governance, and maintenance documents
• Assist with corporate records, entity management, and other ongoing business support matters
• Support preparation and filing of various state and federal forms and related transaction documents
• Assist with UCC filings, searches, and related documentation
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, government offices, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Maintain organized transaction files and records
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level