Paralegal

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 (based on experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well‑established law firm in Chicago, is seeking experienced Trust & Estate, Real Estate, and Corporate Paralegals to join their growing team. These roles offer a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to support sophisticated legal matters in a collaborative, professional environment.

The firm values strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, depending on practice area:

• Prepare estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney)
• Assist with probate and trust administration filings
• Coordinate asset transfers and maintain estate records
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties
• Support commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Draft and review closing documents, leases, and agreements
• Coordinate due diligence and closings
• Manage transaction timelines and filings

Corporate

• Assist with entity formation, governance, and maintenance
• Prepare corporate documents, resolutions, and filings
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Maintain corporate records and compliance calendars

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in Trust & Estate, Real Estate, and/or Corporate law
• Strong knowledge of legal documentation, filing requirements, and transactional processes
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Paralegal certificate preferred (not required)

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers