Job Description
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal - Real Estate
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Chicago, IL
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $90,000 annually + year-end bonus
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM 100% On-Site
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company:
Our client is an established Chicago law firm providing a broad range of legal services to small and mid-sized businesses. The firm offers the stability and resources of a long-standing practice while maintaining a smaller, close-knit environment where employees have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys and firm leadership.
The organization promotes a collaborative culture, strong working relationships, and opportunities for employees to expand their responsibilities as they grow with the firm.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal with a background in real estate to join its Chicago office. This position will provide hands-on support across corporate and transactional matters, including entity management, business filings, due diligence, closings, and corporate governance.
The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of corporate paralegal experience along with exposure to real estate matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working within a smaller firm environment where they can have direct interaction with attorneys and take ownership of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit corporate formation and governance documents, including organizational filings, resolutions, and related business records.
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity documentation to ensure information remains complete and current.
- Assist attorneys with transactional matters involving mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, and other corporate activities.
- Provide paralegal support for real estate and related business transactions.
- Coordinate due diligence materials and organize documentation throughout the transaction and closing process.
- Prepare and maintain closing documents, transaction files, and final closing binders.
- Track corporate entities and ongoing compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assist with regulatory and corporate filings, including applicable securities-related documentation.
- Maintain calendars and deadlines associated with entity registrations, filings, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct research and gather corporate information as requested by attorneys.
- Work closely with attorneys and other legal support professionals to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of corporate paralegal experience within a law firm or legal environment.
- Prior real estate experience is required.
- Strong understanding of corporate entities, governance documents, and business filing requirements.
- Experience supporting corporate transactions, due diligence, and closings.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Comfortable working with document management systems, databases, and legal technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and fellow support staff.
Additional Details:
- This is a newly created position due to continued growth.
- Will work alongside another paralegal while supporting approximately 10-12 attorneys.
- Position is 100% on-site in downtown Chicago.
Perks:
- Year-end bonus opportunity.
- Join an established and respected Chicago law firm.
- Smaller firm environment offering greater exposure to attorneys and leadership.
- Opportunity to broaden responsibilities and grow within the organization.
- Collaborative and team-oriented office culture.
- Convenient downtown Chicago location.