Corporate Paralegal

Methode Electronics • Rolling Meadows, IL

1d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Corporate Paralegal & Legal Execution Maintain and manage corporate records, including entity documents, minute books, and required filings for domestic and international subsidiaries Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, including preparation of routine corporate documentation, organizational documents and annual filings Support litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters through document management, deadline tracking, and coordination Contract Coordination & Administration Serve as a primary point of coordination for contract requests and related legal work among internal attorneys, outside counsel, and business stakeholders Track contract status, milestones, revisions, and execution progress to support timely completion Manage contract organization, filing, renewal tracking, and obligation follow up Legal Operations Support Coordinate and communicate the status of legal matters across teams, applying effective legal project management Manage the receipt and tracking of outside counsel invoices in alignment with matter records and approved engagements, and support attorneys in monitoring status and documentation through established workflows Maintain tracking and reporting to provide visibility into matter level activity and related legal spend, and coordinate with attorneys and Finance to resolve invoice or matter coding questions as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. 5+ experience as a corporate paralegal or legal professional in a corporate legal department or law firm Experience supporting contracts, corporate records, and coordination with outside counsel Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with strong attention to detail and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and project coordination skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document or contract management systems The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $40-45/hr. Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role. Benefits and Perks Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance. Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest technologies. From magnetic signature sensing of mechanical and electrical properties to the revolutionary solid-state touch sensitive switches used in today's appliances and automobiles, Methode's extensive toolbox of technical solutions help our customers differentiate their products. Our regional design and customer support centers, coupled with manufacturing campuses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia allow Methode to bring a total business solution to customers worldwide. We leverage the talents of our over 5,000 employees to serve a diversified group of customers in four market areas: User Interfaces, Sensor and Switches, Power and Data. Methode helps customers win in their end markets by providing an unmatched combination of customer focus, differentiated technology, problem solving and world-class manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ experience as a corporate paralegal or legal professional in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience supporting contracts, corporate records, and coordination with outside counsel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document or contract management systems
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage corporate records, including entity documents, minute books, and required filings for domestic and international subsidiaries
• Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, including preparation of routine corporate documentation, organizational documents and annual filings
• Support litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters through document management, deadline tracking, and coordination
• Serve as a primary point of coordination for contract requests and related legal work among internal attorneys, outside counsel, and business stakeholders
• Track contract status, milestones, revisions, and execution progress to support timely completion
• Manage contract organization, filing, renewal tracking, and obligation follow up
• Coordinate and communicate the status of legal matters across teams, applying effective legal project management
• Manage the receipt and tracking of outside counsel invoices in alignment with matter records and approved engagements, and support attorneys in monitoring status and documentation through established workflows
• Maintain tracking and reporting to provide visibility into matter level activity and related legal spend, and coordinate with attorneys and Finance to resolve invoice or matter coding questions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
• Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
• Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

What This Job Offers

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