Senior Paralegal

About the position

As we continue to grow our firm, we are currently seeking a Paralegal to join our Chicago-Merchandise Mart office to support our internal corporate processes as well as our client relationships, partnerships and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the contracting process (manage databases for tracking contracts and contract provisions)
• Manage/maintain ZS agreement templates and forms
• Draft and revise correspondence, amendments and other documents
• Assist in maintaining the corporate records and other corporate governance documents
• Coordinate with offices and local counsel on contracts, policies, forms and matters
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the organization
• Design, recommend, and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency
• Support special projects as they arise
• Ad hoc legal research

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required with a strong academic record
• Paralegal certification
• 2-4 years of paralegal or similar experience, preferably with an in-house legal department or top-tier law firm
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a strong ability to review and organize numerous legal documents
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism are required
• Foreign language skills preferred
• Certification as an Illinois notary is desirable
• Sense of humor is appreciated

Benefits

• ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development
• Robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member
• Flexible and connected work environment, with the option to work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of the week
• Travel is a requirement at ZS for client-facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority
• A diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all
• A collaborative culture that empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and deliver results that make a difference