Corporate Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Corporate Paralegal role involves assisting lawyers in various stages of corporate transactions and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position is crucial for the preparation of necessary corporate documents and materials, supporting attorneys in forming corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, as well as handling amendments, mergers, and other corporate activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys to prepare integral corporate documents/materials.
• Work with lawyers to prepare all documents required to form corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies in any state.
• Assist lawyers in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers, and dissolutions of corporations, partnerships, and/or limited liability companies.
• Assist lawyers with the completion of stock certificates.
• Complete annual reports and franchise tax forms for lawyer review.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• Work directly with attorneys and clients during closings and corporate transactions.
• Provide lawyers with assistance in the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.
• Prepare audit letters for distribution to auditors and clients.
• Gather litigation and billing information to prepare draft responses to auditors' requests for information.
• Assist with Corporate Transparency Act Filings.
• Work with lawyers and clients to prepare Beneficial Owner Information Reports with FinCEN.
• Assist with SEC Filings.
• Work directly with lawyers to prepare SEC filings regarding securities offerings and respond to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 filings.
• Prepare/conduct UCC Filings/Searches.
• Assist lawyers in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handle UCC filing search requests in all states.
• Work with the Internal Revenue Service to assist with the completion and filing of SS-4 Forms for obtaining Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) for corporations, partnerships, and/or limited liability companies.

Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal in corporate law or a related field.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in preparing corporate documents and filings.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with SEC regulations and filings.
• Experience with UCC filings and searches.
• Knowledge of the Corporate Transparency Act.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Encouragement for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply