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Dream Exchange

Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • $100,000/year
  • Chicago, IL
August 7, 2025 Paralegal

Job Description

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


JOB CODE: 1000017

Salary
  • $100,000/year


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