Corporate Paralegal

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL – 1 Day Hybrid

Industry: Legal Services

Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 annually + year-end bonus

Work Schedule: Full-time, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a respected law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence. This role provides the opportunity to join a stable and supportive team while taking on meaningful responsibilities that directly impact the success of the attorneys and clients they serve.

Job Description:

The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for supporting a busy team of attorneys with a focus on corporate governance, entity management, and compliance. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage high-volume filings while collaborating with attorneys and other legal staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and file incorporation documents, bylaws, board resolutions, and other corporate records
• Prepare and file annual reports (1,500–1,700 per year) with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain corporate minute books and manage entity compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, dissolutions, and related transactions
• Support due diligence efforts and prepare closing binders
• Coordinate and manage compliance calendars for corporate governance obligations
• Assist with SEC filings (for public companies) as needed
• Utilize document management systems (iManage) and databases effectively

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of corporate paralegal experience required
• Proficiency with iManage or similar document management systems
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity filings, and compliance processes
• Experience filing large volumes of annual reports and maintaining corporate records
• Comfort working with Excel, databases, and legal technology platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support multiple attorneys
• High attention to detail, organizational ability, and time management skills

Additional Details:

• Supporting 10–12 attorneys in collaboration with another paralegal
• Business casual environment
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability

Perks:

• Year-end bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team structure with collaborative culture
• Paid time off and holidays

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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