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Estate Administration Paralegal Gpac

Chicago, IL

100000–140000
Quick Apply

This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong accounting and fiduciary administration experience who can independently manage complex estate, trust, and asset administration matters while working closely with attorneys, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and tax professionals. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

30+ days ago

Paralegal II - Real Estate Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Chicago, IL

Working closely with attorneys and clients, you'll drive due diligence efforts, coordinate deal execution, resolve title and survey issues, and play a critical role in successful closings. If you're excited to support sophisticated real estate transactions, collaborate with high-performing legal teams, and make an impact as a Real Estate Paralegal, we'd love to hear from you!

30+ days ago

Senior Paralegal 4P Consulting

Naperville, Illinois

This position requires advanced legal knowledge, strong leadership abilities, and exceptional organizational skills to manage complex legal matters across a variety of practice areas. A Senior Paralegal with 10 to 15 years of experience is a highly skilled and seasoned legal professional who plays a critical role in supporting attorneys and legal teams.

30+ days ago

Litigation Paralegal (Remote) O'Hagan Meyer

Chicago, IL

Remote

$85,000–$105,000 / year
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This position will work closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and court filings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment while delivering exceptional client service.

17 days ago

Paralegal Supervisor UL Solutions

Northbrook, IL

$120,000–$160,000 / year

Provides substantive assistance to internal and external attorneys regarding the management and resolution of a wide range of complicated and sensitive legal matters, including but not limited to supporting attorneys throughout all phases of commercial and employment litigation. The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

20 days ago

Paralegal Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer

Chicago, Illinois

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm, is currently seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with 4+ years of experience to join our Chicago office . The successful candidate will assist attorneys with managing complex cases from inception through resolution, ensuring deadlines are met and files are meticulously maintained.

30+ days ago

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal | Chicago | Hybrid Godot Consulting Group

Chicago, IL

$100,000–$150,000 / year
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The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and leasing. A leading firm specializing in commercial real estate is currently recruiting for a knowledgeable Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team in a remote capacity.

14 days ago

Senior Paralegal Skadden

Chicago, Illinois

Performs non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other media and financial services sites, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc. Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other court-related websites and/or media and financial services.

3 days ago

Paralegal Wheels

Schaumburg, Illinois

Wheels applies AI-based analysis to application materials to help assess fitness for hire for the specific job being applied for and to recommend job postings that align with the candidate’s skills, by comparing the candidate’s skills to the characteristics and qualifications listed in job postings and/or criteria established by Wheels’ hiring team. The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team.

16 days ago

Paralegal Hennessy & Roach, P.C.

Chicago, Illinois

Full time

Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or the American Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential offered by the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. is highly preferred. Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, requests medical records, scheduling IMEs, preparing, and filing pleadings.

9 days ago

Real Estate Paralegal Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Chicago, IL

$80,000–$130,000 / year

Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare real estate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance. Under the general direction of the Paralegal Manager, supervising attorney(s) and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management and supervision of all aspects of real estate transactions.

30+ days ago

Corporate M&A Paralegal Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Chicago, IL

$90,000–$110,000 / year

Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare corporate transactional documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance. Under the general direction of supervising attorney(s), the Paralegal Manager and according to established firm policies and procedures, the Corporate Department is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Merger & Acquisitions/Private Equity practice group.

27 days ago

Paralegal AEG Worldwide

Chicago, IL

$26.44–$33.65 / hour

We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Job Description: The Paralegal will provide legal support to CMN across Music Touring and Booking, Marketing, Live Events, and Non-Profit matters, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Corporate Counsel.

29 days ago

Senior Paralegal UL Solutions Inc

Northbrook, IL

$115,000–$130,000 / year

Provides substantive assistance to internal and external attorneys regarding the management and resolution of a wide range of complicated and sensitive legal matters, including but not limited to supporting attorneys throughout all phases of commercial and employment litigation. The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

18 days ago

Paralegal - Corporate DLA Piper

Chicago, IL

$45.52–$68.93 / hour

Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short‑form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports). While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

30+ days ago

Paralegal II Select Source International

Illinois, IL

This position involves extensive interaction with outside counsel, internal employees, and high-level management.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]Key Responsibilities:[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Coordinate and organize documentation and information requests related to trademark disputes.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Assist attorneys in case preparation, fact finding, and investigation activities, including conducting comprehensive trademark searches using USPTO and other trademark databases.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Prepare and file trademark prosecution documents, such as new applications, declarations of use, and gather specimens for submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office and other agencies.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Retrieve and review trademark dockets to ensure accurate activity tracking and deadline management.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Prepare communications, including cease & desist letters and email correspondence, related to trademark searches and disputes.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Respond to document requests or inquiries related to trademark matters from both internal and external parties.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; 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font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]Required Qualifications:[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• 4-year bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• At least five years of experience in trademark prosecution, including preparation and submission of documents to the US Patent and Trademark Office.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Ability to draft concise communications relevant to trademarks (such as Cease & Desist letters and emails to outside counsel).[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Strong skills in conducting trademark searches and database research, with familiarity in USPTO and major trademark searching platforms.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Demonstrated ability to retrieve, review and analyze trademark dockets.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Experience preparing declarations of use and gathering specimens for trademark offices.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Strong verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Strong writing and analytical skills for drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents independently.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Highly organized, excellent project management, and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines and manage multiple files.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Proficiency with database management, Excel, and legal software packages.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]• Able to handle routine and increasingly complex problems independently, proposing solutions to attorneys or supervisors where appropriate.[br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #131e29; font-family: '72', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"]Work Arrangement: Temporary contractor position at client, supporting the legal department's trademark functions. The role includes assisting attorneys with trademark filings, maintaining records, supporting trademark-related disputes, and ensuring support with legal and procedural requirements.

4 days ago

Paralegal Freeman Mathis & Gary

Chicago, Illinois

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Chicago office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job.

30+ days ago

Paralegal, State Litigation Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL

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30+ days ago

Healthcare Paralegal Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Chicago, Illinois

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, diligence, responsiveness, and comfort working on regulatory and corporate issues, along with the ability to support sophisticated clients across a broad range of healthcare projects and matters. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn client-specific business operations and internal workflows.

30+ days ago

Paralegal Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law

Chicago, Illinois

30+ days ago

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Legal Writing Jobs in Illinois

Estate Administration Paralegal Gpac

Paralegal II - Real Estate Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Senior Paralegal 4P Consulting

Litigation Paralegal (Remote) O'Hagan Meyer

Paralegal Supervisor UL Solutions

Paralegal Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal | Chicago | Hybrid Godot Consulting Group

Senior Paralegal Skadden

Paralegal Wheels

Paralegal Hennessy & Roach, P.C.

Real Estate Paralegal Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate M&A Paralegal Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Paralegal AEG Worldwide

Senior Paralegal UL Solutions Inc

Paralegal - Corporate DLA Piper

Paralegal II Select Source International

Paralegal Freeman Mathis & Gary

Paralegal, State Litigation Chicago Public Schools

Healthcare Paralegal Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Paralegal Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law

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