Job Title:
Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Company: Malone Workforce Solutions

Location: chicago, IL

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Growing, global manufacturer is seeking a Corporate ParalegalLegal Assistant to work in downtown Chicago supporting 3 Attorneys in a casual environment; in office 3 days; work from home 2 days. Seeking 2-3 years of experience. Position DescriptionThis position works with the legal team across a broad range of legal initiatives, including corporate governance, SEC and other regulatory compliance, contract administration, litigation, labor and employment and other corporate matters. This position will interact with all functions of the Company's business, international and domestic.QualificationsUndergraduate degreeParalegal certificateExperience working with corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes, stock certificates, resolutions, powers of attorney, etc.Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Workiva and SimpleLegal a plus)Excellent judgment and ability to execute and deliver in a rapid, fast-paced business environmentStrong attention to detail and organizational skills, including management of projects and workload and setting goals and prioritiesResponsibilitiesPrepare andor assist in preparation of SEC filings (8-Ks, Section 16 filings, etc.) under attorney supervisionMaintain and manage all corporate documents and entity information for all corporate subsidiaries (foreign and domestic)Maintain records of equity programs and grants for directors and company executivesDraft, review, and revise contracts and other legal documents under attorney supervisionSupport attorneys on M&A deals and other projectsMaintain litigation database and calendar; work with internal attorneys and outside counsel on litigation and employment related mattersCoordinate quarterly law firm audit lettersManage legal department invoices, budget and E-billing system.Maintain minute books and other corporate recordsAssist with maintenance and preparation of real estate documentationAssist with drafting intercompany subsidiary contracts, intercompany notes, intercompany bills of transfers, and other legal documentsUpload universe of existing active contracts in legal department into Contract Safe data base, filling in correct fields for legal termsAfter initial upload of contracts, serve as go-to for adding new executed contracts and pulling contracts as needed for legal reviewWork with procurement to complete vendor-requested revisions to terms and conditions and nondisclosure agreementsMalone Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.