Paralegal

IFS • Itasca, IL

6d • $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal will work with the Deputy General Counsel on projects in the areas of integration administration, general legal and compliance work, and other legal work.

Requirements

• Will need to be extremely detailed oriented to work with contract documents
• Well organized
• Strong prioritization skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly handle confidential information and records
• Willing to perform all levels of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program
• 3-5 plus years related experience

Nice To Haves

• Previously having worked in a corporate legal setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and redlines internal governance documents and other legal documents related to day-to-day operations and acquiring businesses.
• Complies and updates templates to assist with the acquisition of businesses
• Assist in administration functions related to the integration of acquisitions
• Composes and prepares correspondence as needed
• Assists with Finance, Tax and Mergers and Acquisition functions
• Collects and maintains documents related to acquisitions
• Maintains corporate record books
• Organizes and maintains legal files
• Performs other projects or duties as assigned, some of which will be finance and accounting-related

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

What This Job Offers

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