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Title : Paralegal - Corporate

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # JLXB739143

Paralegal - Corporate Responsibilities: Prepare organizational and ancillary documents (e.g. bylaws, operating agreements, consents, minutes, merger documents, conversion documents, and the like), publicly file formation documents (e.g. articles of incorporation, certificates of formation and annual reports), foreign state qualifications, all for corporations, general and limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Perform searches and analysis concerning Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements. Prepare UCC financing statements and amendments on state and county levels. Obtain good standing certificates, certified documents and UCC searches from state agencies. Prepare closing documents and certificates for transaction closings and coordinate execution of same. Prepare post-transaction closing binders. Prepare and maintain capitalization tables including stock and option ledgers and related governance records (e.g. minutes, certificates, powers). Assist in due diligence, data room management, data room set-up and related organizational matters. Prepare documents and spreadsheets for transactions such as financings, mergers, conversions, dissolutions, acquisitions, and closing statements. Maintain corporate files and databases. Perform electronic research using internet-based research tools. Interact with firm clients, government officials, third party filing and registered agent service providers and other parties. Communicate regularly with attorneys regarding the status of projects and deadlines, and inform attorneys of any issues. Track and record time in a time entry system. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate. 5+ years experience with corporate practices at a law firm or in-house legal department. Blue sky and Form D, Form 4, Section 16 filings along with other securities filings experience a plus. Knowledge of Illinois P-Tax/MyDec a plus. Ability to manage and take ownership of numerous tasks simultaneously and maintain organized files. Proven analytical, mathematical and organizational skills including exceptional attention to detail. Proven process improvement and/or knowledge management skills. Ability to organize large amounts of data, both hardcopy and electronic, for easy filing and retrieval. Ability to be flexible, handle pressure and adapt to changing work priorities, work flow and work assignments in a fast-paced transactional practice with multiple attorneys. Ability to deal professionally and communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients. Proven ability to problem solve, think independently and tackle projects with minimal supervision while maintaining timely and efficient organization. Demonstrated skills in Word, Excel, PDF-based programs, databases, and electronic research tools. PowerPoint and Visio preferred. Flexibility to arrive early, stay late or work weekends with little or no notice. Ability to work off-site at client location(s) for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled. Verbal and written communication skills Computer skills Meet deadlines.

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