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About this Corporate Paralegal role at Gould & Ratner LLP

Gould & Ratner LLP · Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Assist with the preparation and execution of M&A and financing transactions, including reviewing and summarizing due diligence materials, drafting and assembling transaction documents, and coordinating closings.
  • Assist with private equity transactions, including fund formations and subscription agreements.
  • Conduct, analyze, and summarize UCC and other lien searches.
  • Prepare and file UCCs (initial and amendatory filings).
  • Assist with the formation and registration of entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, throughout the United States.
  • Prepare and file SEC Form D and attend to corresponding state blue-sky compliance.
  • Prepare resolutions in connection with transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on M&A, financing, and/or private equity transactions, as well as corporate governance and entity formation.
  • Working knowledge of corporate formalities and entity management across jurisdictions.
  • Strong legal drafting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

  • The target salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 based on a 37.5 hour work week. Hours worked over 40 hours in any week are paid at time and a half. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.
  • Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
  • Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
  • Hybrid in-office/remote role.
  • Full-time (37.5 hours per week, overtime occasionally needed, Non-Exempt)
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How this Paralegal salary compares

This role pays $130,000/yrabove the typical range for Paralegal roles.

$44,616 median $64,250 $105,250

Typical range $56,300–$69,790/yr, from 10 comparable Paralegal listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Paralegal salary insights →

About Gould & Ratner LLP

Gould & Ratner is an 80-year old Chicago law firm with a team of over 50 attorneys, representing Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and family businesses in diverse and complex matters throughout the world. Our team consists of a deep bench of sophisticated and experienced attorneys that provide exceptional legal services while affording our clients the benefits of working with an agile and entrepreneurial-minded team of result-oriented, well-rounded professionals.

In this ever-changing and complex world, Gould & Ratner remains one of the few truly mid-size law firms in Chicago. Thus, while our work is as sophisticated and complex as the mega firms, our focus on tailored service is something only a smaller firm like ours can deliver. This allows us the unique ability to employ our multi-faceted approach to legal service for clients of every size and in every industry.

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