Legal Assistant – Corporate Practice Group

Location: Wheaton, IL

Work Arrangement: 100% In-Office (Not Hybrid)

Overview

LHH is looking for a Legal Assistant for a law firm for their Corporate Practice Group. They are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant with strong corporate and transactional experience. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, organized, and experienced in supporting attorneys with complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions.

Practice Areas Supported

• Mergers & Acquisitions (must have)

• Private Equity

• Debt Finance

• Asset Finance & Securitization

• Private Funds

• Investment Management

Essential Duties & 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

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with corporate and transactional law

• Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis (preferred)

• Some knowledge of SEC filings is a plus

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Professional demeanor and client-service mindset

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of corporate/transactional legal assistant experience

• Experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced corporate environment

• BA degree preferred

Compensation

• 8+ years: $70,000

• 10+ Years: $80,000

(Salary commensurate with experience)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Proactive, reliable, and deadline-driven

• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service

• Benefits Summary

Health & Insurance

• Medical Insurance: BCBS of Illinois – PPO & HMO options

  • Eligibility: 30 days after start date; effective first of the month

  • Employee cost varies by plan selected

• Dental & Vision: Voluntary

  • Eligibility: 30 days after start date; effective first of the month

• Life Insurance: Voluntary

  • Cost varies by age and coverage amount

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Voluntary

  • Cost varies by age

• AFLAC: Voluntary supplemental coverage

• FSA / LPFSA / HSA:

  • HSA available with select PPO plans

  • Dependent Care FSA available

Retirement

• Profit Sharing Plan:

  • Historically 5% of annual salary over the past 10 years

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 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

• Illinois Paid Leave: Applies to part-time employees only

Family Leave

• Maternity / Paternity Leave: Partially paid

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.