Corporate Legal Assistant

Location:

Wheaton, IL

Work Arrangement: 100% In-Office (Not Hybrid)

LHH is looking for a Legal Assistant for a law firm for their Corporate Practice Group. They are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant with strong corporate and transactional experience. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, organized, and experienced in supporting attorneys with complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (must have)
• Private Equity
• Debt Finance
• Asset Finance & Securitization
• Private Funds
• Investment Management
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of corporate and M&A transactions
• Prepare, organize, and manage deal closings, including:
• Signature pages
• Closing certificates
• Local, state, and federal closing documents
• Handle pre-closing, closing, and post-closing processes
• Draft and maintain closing checklists
• Assemble and execute post-closing documentation
• File new business formation and dissolution documents
• Prepare and maintain corporate minute books
• Draft corporate resolutions and stock certificates
• Prepare and file qualification and withdrawal applications
• Prepare and submit statutory filings
• Prepare and file UCC statements, amendments, and terminations
• Obtain certificates of good standing and certified copies
• Complete and file SS-4 forms to obtain EINs
• Handle dictation and work with dictation equipment (must have)
• Coordinate with outside vendors
• Maintain accurate and timely filing of all documents

• Experience with corporate and transactional law
• Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis (preferred)
• Some knowledge of SEC filings is a plus
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional demeanor and client-service mindset

• Minimum 8+ years of corporate/transactional legal assistant experience
• Experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced corporate environment

• 8+ years: $70,000
• 10+ Years: $80,000

(Salary commensurate with experience)

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, reliable, and deadline-driven
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service

• Medical Insurance: BCBS of Illinois – PPO & HMO options
• Eligibility: 30 days after start date; effective first of the month
• Employee cost varies by plan selected
• Eligibility: 30 days after start date; effective first of the month
• Cost varies by age and coverage amount
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Voluntary
• Cost varies by age
• AFLAC: Voluntary supplemental coverage
• HSA available with select PPO plans
• Dependent Care FSA available

• Profit Sharing Plan:
• Historically 5% of annual salary over the past 10 years

• 0–5 years: 10 vacation days + 5 personal days
• 5–15 years: 15 vacation days + 5 personal days
• 15+ years: 20 vacation days + 5 personal days
• Holidays: Provided per firm calendar
• Illinois Paid Leave: Applies to part-time employees only

• Maternity / Paternity Leave: Partially paid

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers