<p>Robert Half is assisting a client in their search for a Paralegal to join their legal team in Merrillville, Indiana. This position will provide broad support across corporate, transactional, and operational legal functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate law, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and respond to liquor license inquiries in partnership with the Senior Paralegal</li><li>Manage administrative operations of the legal department, including legal correspondence and recordkeeping</li><li>Assist with reviewing, approving, and processing invoices from outside legal counsel</li><li>Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Prepare and organize corporate governance materials, including minutes, consents, and annual reports</li><li>Support transactional matters by assisting with due diligence, preparing signature pages, and organizing data rooms</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on documentation related to joint ventures, financing, real estate acquisitions, and other transactions</li><li>Maintain organized legal and corporate records, agreements, and entity documentation</li><li>Assist with preparing materials for Board of Directors meetings</li><li>Support special projects and provide additional assistance to attorneys and paralegals as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Real Estate Paralegal (Hybrid | Chicago, IL)</strong></p><p>A highly regarded global law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This is a hybrid role with a strong commercial real estate focus, supporting sophisticated transactional work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This position supports attorneys handling a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and financings. The paralegal will also assist with the real estate components of complex banking and finance transactions in collaboration with the firm’s corporate group.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a detail oriented, proactive paralegal who thrives under deadlines and is comfortable managing multiple deals simultaneously.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Identify and resolve diligence issues impacting closings</p><p>• Coordinate directly with title companies and third party consultants</p><p>• Review and analyze title commitments, policies, and underlying title documents</p><p>• Interpret and analyze ALTA surveys and zoning reports</p><p>• Review and summarize declarations, REAs, and CCRs</p><p>• Prepare and/or review UCC financing statements</p><p>• Review and summarize UCC, lien, and judgment searches</p><p>• Support complex commercial real estate and finance transactions</p><p>• Coordinate closing and post closing documentation</p><p>• Communicate proactively with internal teams and external parties on tight timelines</p><p>• Maintain accurate and timely time entry for client billing</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well‑established, growing organization in the manufacturing sector to identify a full‑time Paralegal to join its team in Wheeling, IL. This role offers broad exposure to corporate legal matters and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the position evolves. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting commercial contracts, intellectual property administration, and general corporate legal functions in either an in‑house or law firm environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review, draft, redline, and manage commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, and master service agreements (MSAs)</li><li>Manage docketing and administration for trademarks and patents, including filings, renewals, and coordination with outside counsel</li><li>Provide legal administrative support, including document management, compliance tracking, and recordkeeping</li><li>Assist with employment‑related matters and support internal stakeholders in coordination with outside counsel</li><li>Review marketing and advertising materials for legal and regulatory compliance</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for outside counsel on a variety of legal matters</li><li>Support business administration projects and legal operations initiatives as the role matures over time</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Estate Planning Legal Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>Western Suburban Chicago Law Firm</strong></p><p>A well-established, highly regarded law firm in Chicago’s western suburbs is seeking an <strong>Estate Planning Legal Assistant</strong> to join its Estate Planning Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal assistant who enjoys client interaction and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Provide administrative and legal support for sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters</p><p>· Draft, revise, and format estate planning documents and correspondence</p><p>· Manage calendars, deadlines, and client communications</p><p>· Coordinate filings and maintain organized client files</p><p>· Assist attorneys with daily workflow and matter management</p><p>· Communicate directly with clients and provide excellent customer service </p>