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Finance Paralegal

United States, Chicago 75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 15, 2026
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A leading law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Paralegal to support attorneys in a high-volume, deadline-driven transactional practice. This role plays a critical part in managing the lifecycle of finance transactions, including document preparation, due diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft and revise a wide range of transactional documents, including financing statements, amendments, terminations, closing checklists, and organizational documents for entities such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships
  • Prepare and submit filings related to entity formation and regulatory compliance, including obtaining identification numbers and related documentation
  • Assist with editing and formatting finance-related documents such as promissory notes, security agreements, and ancillary closing materials
  • Coordinate and manage signature pages, including distribution, execution tracking, and quality control
  • Order, review, and summarize lien searches and other related due diligence materials
  • Obtain and organize corporate records from public agencies, including good standing certificates and formation documents
  • Coordinate required filings with appropriate internal teams or third-party vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive closing checklists and timelines
  • Manage the flow of closing documents and deliverables among internal teams, clients, and external parties
  • Support attorneys through all phases of closing by ensuring documents are complete, accurate, and delivered on time
  • Assemble and organize final transaction documents, including electronic closing binders
  • Ensure proper storage and archiving of transaction materials in accordance with internal procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • paralegal certificate preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant law firm or transactional experience preferred
  • strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • familiarity with platforms used for preparing and filing financing statements is a plus

Nice to have

Familiarity with platforms used for preparing and filing financing statements

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