LHH · 22 hours ago
Corporate Legal Assistant
Wheaton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
8+ years expLHH is looking for a Legal Assistant for a law firm for their Corporate Practice Group. The role involves supporting attorneys with complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Jenny Ade
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Highly motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant with strong corporate and transactional experience
Team-oriented, organized, and experienced in supporting attorneys with complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions
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
Coordinate with outside vendors
Maintain accurate and timely filing of all documents
Experience with corporate and transactional law
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
Preferred
Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis
Some knowledge of SEC filings
BA degree
Benefits
Medical Insurance: BCBS of Illinois – PPO & HMO options
Dental & Vision: Voluntary
Life Insurance: Voluntary
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Voluntary
AFLAC: Voluntary supplemental coverage
FSA / LPFSA / HSA: 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
Maternity / Paternity Leave: Partially paid
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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