Paralegal
Dream Exchange
75k - 100k USD/year
Office
Chicago, IL, US
Full Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a knowledgeable and resourceful Paralegal to provide substantive legal support across a range of corporate, compliance, and governance matters. This role involves legal research, document drafting, regulatory response preparation, and hands-on legal document management. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing skills, solid research experience, and the ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain legal department calendars, deadlines, and document filing systems
- Draft and edit legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, and governance materials
- Conduct legal research including review of Secretary of State filings and corporate governance documents
- Assist with preparation of responses to legal and governmental inquiries, including subpoenas
- Convert and compare documents between PDF and Word formats; track and manage revisions
- Prepare and manage exhibits, bates stamping, and document production for legal proceedings
- Support the preparation of materials for board meetings and legal submissions
- Ensure accurate and confidential handling of sensitive information
- Provide administrative support for internal legal operations and investor documentation
- Review corporate governance and finance-related documents for accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience
- Paralegal certification
- Familiarity with corporate law or litigation law, regulatory filings, and legal research processes
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word; experience with Excel
- Exceptional legal writing and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage complex legal workflows and prioritize deadlines
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field
- Experience with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LEXIS)
- Writing samples demonstrating legal drafting skills
- Analytical, detail-focused, and efficient
- Curious and motivated by legal problem-solving
- Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving legal priorities
- Strong track record of consistent and dependable performance
- Willing to learn and grow in the position
Paralegal
Office
Chicago, IL, US
Full Time
75k - 100k USD/year
August 7, 2025