Locations: Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas Corporate Paralegal At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity: As a paralegal you will work independently to assist lawyers and provide support to the Corporate and Securities team and other transactional practice groups as needed. In this role you will be a substantive contributor to the outcomes described and must ensure that client service and client satisfaction are attained in all areas. The Day-To-Day: On any given day, you will be working with firm attorneys and colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will: Work with lawyers to prepare all documents required to form corporations (both business and not-for-profit corporations), partnerships and limited liability companies in any state Assist lawyers in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolution’s of corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies. Assist lawyers with the completion of stock certificates, franchise tax forms, and the creation and maintenance of corporate minute books Work directly with lawyers to prepare SEC filings with regard to securities offerings and respond to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 filings Prepare/conduct UCC Filings/Searches. Assist lawyers in the preparation and filing of UCC filings and handle UCC filing search requests in all states Assist with the completion and filing of SS-4 Forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the purpose of obtaining Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) for corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies Other tasks and projects as needed You Have: Four (4) year college degree in any discipline Minimum of five years’ experience as a Corporate Paralegal Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies is a plus, but not required Strong research and investigative skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products Strong computer and software skills (LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.) Ability to interact with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with federal, state and local rules/filing procedures preferred What We Provide: Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. More About Seyfarth: With more than 900 lawyers across 16 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/