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Polsinelli · 1 day ago

Paralegal - Franchise

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Polsinelli is a law firm that fosters a creative and professional environment for its team members. They are seeking a Franchise Paralegal to assist in their Corporate & Transactional practice group, handling various responsibilities related to franchise registrations, agreements, and client communications.

ConsultingInsuranceLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Comprehensive knowledge of franchise practice, including disclosures, agreements, registrations and filings, renewals, and supplemental filings

Prepare and transmit state franchise registrations and filings and franchise disclosure documents, including determination of required fees and annual updates

Gather information necessary to draft and edit franchise registration and disclosure documents

Maintain close contact with clients during the registration and renewal process

Monitor franchise agreement expiration and renewal dates, process renewal applications, and prepare renewal franchise agreements

Check status of franchisor trademark registrations with the USPTO

Work with attorneys on other types of agreements

Manage and update our precedent database with new types of contracts and new types of custom-drafted clauses

Support the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use, by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining a document control system

Execute the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients

Research and execute necessary procedures to meet client requests

Acquire, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents

Prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines

Provide timely and clear updates on project status, delays, or changes ensuring transparency

Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly

Take ownership of multiple projects while managing competing priorities with minimal oversight and consistently delivering high-quality work

Perform well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and professionalism even when facing tight timelines

Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively to team collaboration and shared goals

Adapt quickly to changing priorities, showing flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments

Maintain accurate and daily time entries of billable hours and clear documentation of work performed

Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area

Qualification

Franchise practice knowledgeLegal document draftingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteIManageKofaxResearch skillsTime managementTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

5 Years' Experience

Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year

Hybrid 2 days remote/3 days in office or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office) after onboarding period

Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)