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Title : Corporate Junior Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # VERW740837

Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.
Corporate Junior Paralegal Duties: Helps to manage and organize the materials and information relating to particular matters and transactions. Allow them the opportunity to work with and assist our legal staff with due diligence, pre-closing, closing and post-closing tasks. The projects typically involve clerical duties and basic file organization tasks, and may require long hours and travel. Provide legal and administrative support to Paralegals and Attorneys in the Corporate Department. Assist with all closing matters: attend to closing materials such as distribution of documents, preparation and organization of documents and preparation of signature packets, preparation and organization of materials for shipment, preparation of indexes and labels, stock certificates and legends, deliver and pick up documents to and from various clients and law firms. In preparation for a closing: fill out foreign qualification applications, apply for Employer Identification Numbers from the IRS; prepare stock certificates and update ledgers. Keep track of all relevant documents and signature pages for the Attorneys and/or Paralegals; compile consents and secretary certificates. Prepare and complete UCC search requests and compile information into lien summaries; prepare UCC termination statements. General Corporate Housekeeping, e.g. maintenance of corporate minute books, franchise tax filings, data base updates for subscription booklets. Proofread, duplicate and scan documents to PDF and save to DMS. Conduct research on the internet, utilize Excel, Access and other databases. Perform clerical tasks as needed, e.g. make copies, create folder labels, prepare packages, write generic cover memos, etc. Commitment to work overtime as needed, which maybe be heavy at times, and may include weekends or holidays with potential to be for extended periods of time. Available to travel. The candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong interest in the legal profession and corporate law. Excellent communication skills are necessary with the ability to interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients and vendors. Must be able to work independently as well as with a team, have an acute attention to detail and be able to multi-task and prioritize while working in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment. Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a Document Management System. Ability to work overtime is required.
 
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