Corporate Paralegal

Levenfeld Pearlstein•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide an exceptional client experience depends upon the talent and commitment of each person in our firm. If you are looking for a different way of practicing law, find out if LP could be the right place for you. Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a paralegal to support its Corporate Group. This is a newly created position driven by the continued growth of the firm's Corporate practice and ongoing investment in serving our expanding client base. LP's Corporate Group represents business organizations ranging from entrepreneurially operated mid-sized companies to large national and global companies. Our lawyers provide day-to-day general counseling to help clients understand and solve complex legal, tax, and business issues at every stage of representation. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with M&A transactions, excellent communication and technical skills, and thrive in a team environment while still possessing initiative and drive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant corporate transactional and finance experience (will consider less experience for otherwise qualified candidate)
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong technical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to adjust to changing project priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Experience with drafting corporate documents
Experience preparing and organizing closing documents
A demonstrated commitment to providing superior client service
Must be able to work occasional overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A transactions

Responsibilities

Supporting business and real estate transactions, including: Drafting various transactional resolutions and other corporate transactional documents
Diligence activities (e.g., establishing and maintain virtual data sites for transactions, preparing closing documents and coordinating items for closing and post-closing requirements)
Reviewing transactions to confirm pertinent issues are addressed (e.g., franchise tax issues, doing business issues, timing of filings)
Coordinating closing activities
Preparing and files Form D and Blue Sky filings
Preparing and files UCC Financing Statements
Drafting entity formation and governance documents
Preparing and files IRS documents
Organizing and maintaining entity records
Overseeing preparation of electronic closing binders
Effectively utilizing the firm’s docketing system to track matters
Communicating with clients and third parties throughout the course of a matter