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Corporate Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$73,658 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Join a leading real estate and financial organization with over 50 years of success. At Inland, we invest in talent, collaboration, and long-term growth—and we're looking for a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team. About the Role The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting Inland's legal operations by managing corporate entities, maintaining compliance, and assisting with complex transactions across our investment platforms. This position partners closely with attorneys and external partners on high-impact legal matters, including acquisitions, financings, and dispositions. Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Records Maintain minute books and corporate records for Inland's investment entities Track and manage annual reports through Corporate Entity Status Dockets Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements Entity Management Coordinate formation, qualification, dissolution, and amendments for: Corporations Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs) Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) Limited partnerships (LPs) Limited liability companies (LLCs) Manage foreign state qualifications and annual filings Transaction Support Assist attorneys with due diligence and documentation for: Mergers & acquisitions Financings Dispositions Prepare lender-specific LLC agreements and supporting documents Obtain UCC and related searches Document Preparation & Coordination Draft officer certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and operating agreements Coordinate document distribution to lenders' counsel, outside counsel, and title companies for closings Vendor & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary liaison with CT Corporation (registered agent) Collaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a Paralegal Certificate required 3-7+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or financial services Strong knowledge of entity management and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions Experience supporting complex transactions (M&A, financings) Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills Proficiency with corporate record management systems and Microsoft Office Why Join Inland? Work on sophisticated, high-impact real estate and investment transactions Collaborate with experienced legal and business professionals Be part of a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong industry reputation Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package