Corporate Legal Assistant Job at Huck Bouma, PC, Wheaton, IL

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  • Huck Bouma, PC
  • Wheaton, IL

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Corporate Practice Group

Huck Bouma, P.C., the largest law firm in DuPage County, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Practice Group.

Areas of Experience (preferred)

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Debt Finance
  • Asset Finance & Securitization
  • Private Funds
  • Investment Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of transactional and corporate matters, under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and filing formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions
  • Obtaining certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agencies
  • Preparing and submitting applications for federal employer identification numbers (EINs)
  • Assisting with all aspects of deal closings (including preparation of signature pages, closing certificates, and drafting/filing of local, state, and federal documents under attorney supervision)
  • Compiling and maintaining corporate records and minute books
  • Preparing and filing qualification and withdrawal applications
  • Preparing stock certificates, resolutions, and related corporate governance documents
  • Preparing and submitting statutory filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements, amendments, and terminations
  • Coordinating pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assembly
  • Preparing closing checklists and coordinating execution of documents
  • Communicating with clients and vendors as necessary to support transactions

Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and familiarity with SEC filings is a plus.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate/transactional paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality service to attorneys and clients

Skills & Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Professional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Dedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent results

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Huck Bouma, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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