Paralegal

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates rewarding careers with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services).

Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Paralegal to join the Legal team of Cohn Reznick in our Chicago office. Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm; most professionals are located within a commutable distance. This position is considered hybrid, with an average of three days per week in the office. Commute to CR’s Parsippany office is preferred.

At Cohn Reznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, people, and communities. Whether it’s working alongside peers to solve a client challenge or volunteering together at a local food bank, there are many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We balance work with everyday life: generous PTO, flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid time off for volunteer activities.

• Primary responsibilities include handling accounting firm compliance issues such as firm licensing, compliance with state board reporting obligations, and management of state registrations for all corporate entities.
• Assist attorneys in litigation processes, including subpoena responses.
• Assist with review of NDAs, RFPs, and marketing contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 5-12 years of relevant paralegal experience, preferably in a consulting or professional services setting. Accounting firm experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech savvy with the ability to embrace necessary software applications.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Agiloft document management system a plus.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated. Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with our business and Legal teams.

In addition, please review our Universal Job Standards
. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace; if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

In Illinois, the salary range for a Paralegal is $80,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the Cohn Reznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and more.

Cohn Reznick is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you are an individual with a disability needing assistance at any time during the recruitment process, please contact us at CR This email address is reserved for disability assistance only.

Cohn Reznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by Cohn Reznick Talent Acquisition Team with a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening.