Corporate Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Dinsmore is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in its Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. The role combines corporate paralegal work with client service and project management. The successful candidate will coordinate between clients and legal teams, develop and manage project plans, promote accountability, and help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. Candidates should be organized, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Ability to perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client and firm policy.
Demonstrated project management experience, including developing and executing project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
Strong client service orientation and ability to build trusted relationships and manage client expectations.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage numerous concurrent projects.
Ability to support multiple attorneys, clients, and teams in a large law firm environment.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Strong technical and database skills.
Knowledge and experience with Secretary of State and UCC filings.
Experience tracking project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
Document management experience.
3+ years of corporate paralegal, legal project management, client service, consulting, or related experience.

Nice To Haves

College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, project management certification, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

Manage corporate records maintenance, new entity formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance processes.
Handle UCC searches and filings, lien filings, and apostilles.
Provide mergers and acquisitions and contract support.
Serve as a key client contact, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceptional service.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements and internal initiatives.
Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and potential delays, and drive resolution of outstanding issues.
Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and project teams.
Manage project documentation, deliverable tracking, and follow-up action items.
Ensure accountability among project participants and maintain momentum toward successful project completion.
Support strategic client initiatives and special projects requiring cross-functional coordination.