Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, is hiring a full‑time Corporate Paralegal in its Chicago office. The role supports the Commercial Transactions Practice Group and involves entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, M&A, lending, and filing of business and UCC documents. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Support the Commercial Transactions Practice Group by managing corporate documents, filings, due diligence, transaction closings, and legal research.

• Communicate with clients, vendors, and counsel.
• Maintain and manage deadlines for filing corporate annual reports, state filings, and FinCEN reports.
• Prepare and review UCC filings and documentation.
• Order and secure duplicate tax bills, certified copies of documents, and certificates of good standing.
• Review due diligence materials and client records.
• Assist with corporate and loan transaction research.
• Order and review tract, ownership, judgment, UCC, tax lien, litigation, and bankruptcy searches.
• Assist attorneys with business and loan transactions.
• Coordinate transaction closings and prepare closing documents and correspondence.
• Distribute post‑closing documents and related materials.
• Prepare and analyze mortgages, assignments, and related financing documents.
• Prepare and analyze loan documents and due diligence materials.

• Minimum of three years as a corporate or transactional paralegal in a law firm;
  Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet software; experience with iManage, MyDec, and real‑estate software a plus.
• Strong knowledge of corporate entity formation, annual report filing, minute book maintenance, EIN and UCC filings.
• Familiarity with Illinois, Delaware, and Florida Secretary of State business websites.
• Knowledge of the Corporate Transparency Act.
• Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, title reports, leases, loan documents, purchase agreements, and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive matter management, independent action, and risk assessment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with instructions.

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.