Corporate Paralegal

Apply for the Corporate Paralegal role at QCR Holdings, Inc.

The Corporate Paralegal assists and supports the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary with a range of legal tasks, corporate governance, and transaction initiatives. The role collaborates with multiple departments to align internal operations with external legal requirements.

Full-time

• Prepare and review corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and annual reports; file with state and federal agencies.
• Maintain and update corporate and legal department records.
• Draft and review contracts.
• Conduct legal research to support corporate actions and decisions.
• Coordinate and assist with due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Act as point of contact with external legal counsel regarding billing guidelines and inquiries; review invoices and track outside counsel fees.
• Assist in the preparation of board and shareholder meetings and meeting materials; draft minutes and resolutions; coordinate communications with directors.
• Provide support for corporate litigation and administrative agency matters, including responding to complaints and discovery requests.
• Respond to subpoenas and requests for information.
• Coordinate and maintain the Legal section of the Company intranet.
• Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements applicable to this position.
• Foster and preserve a culture of inclusion, innovation, collaboration, accountability, achievement and passion.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field or a certification from a recognized paralegal program.
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience, with public company securities and/or corporate governance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate governance practices.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal research databases, and corporate record-keeping software.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Duties are performed in a professional office environment.

At QCR Holdings, Inc. we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion and strongly believe that it’s our differences—of all kinds—that make our company and our communities better and stronger.

QCR Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected class status.

It is the policy of QCR Holdings, Inc. to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to access the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and to receive equal access to other benefits and privileges of employment.