Corporate Paralegal
Robert Half
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Corporate Finance Paralegal – Boutique Chicago Law Firm (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Paralegal with a background in finance, seeking an engaging role at a collaborative boutique law firm? Our team is partnering with a well-established Chicago law firm specializing in commercial finance to find a skilled Corporate Finance Paralegal.
Role Overview
You will support a busy commercial finance practice, working alongside attorneys and other support staff to facilitate complex transactions for lenders and borrowers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with closing documentation and due diligence for commercial lending and corporate financial transactions
- Draft and revise loan agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents
- Conduct UCC searches and filings
- Assist attorneys with structuring loan packages, document organization, and transaction checklists
- Manage closing books and post-closing processes
- Interact professionally with internal team members, clients, and third parties
- Bill time for work produced (no strict billing minimums; focus is on quality output)
Desired Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably supporting commercial finance or corporate transactions
- Background in a law firm, bank, or investment environment strongly preferred
- Skilled in document management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $80,000–$100,000+ DOE
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Robust benefits package: health, dental, HSA, disability, life ($25,000), PTO, commuter benefit, 401(k) plus 3% safe-harbor profit share
- Flexible hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH (initial training period is fully in-office; hybrid structure varies week-to-week based on team needs)
Why Join?
- Join a highly respected boutique firm with a friendly, stable culture
- Meaningful work supporting commercial lenders and borrowers with complex transactions
- Room to grow with ongoing mentorship and hands-on training
- Modern downtown Chicago office with excellent benefits
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About The Company
Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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