Paralegal - Private Equity - R2025-888-8977

DLA Piper • Chicago, IL • 14h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12703099 DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let\'s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, you will perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties. You\'ll prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. You will also compile, analyze, and summarize information. You will coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors.

Location

This position is located in our Chicagooffice and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents

for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports).

Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements.

Prepares UCC search requests, researches, prepares and files UCC

Financing Statements.

Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate

transactions such as acquisitions and mergers.

Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are

incorporated and/or qualified to do business.

Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists.

Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).

Manage data rooms and matter files.

Coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other

parties\' counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, etc. including all closing documentation.

Manages documents and obtains all necessary signatures.

Prepares closing books.

Assembles, reviews, and analyzes documents.

Communicates with clients and other parties via telephone, mail, and

email.

Desired Skills

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education

Bachelor\'s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Minimum

Years of Experience

1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor\'s

degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require 5 years of legal support experience in the specific practice area

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients,

lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to

correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and performwork duties

as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working

at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a

fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are requ

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