Paralegal Manager - Corporate/Transactional
Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 DOE
Location: Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania (On-site or remote for these states listed only)
Benefits: Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Are you a seasoned corporate/transactional paralegal ready to step into a leadership role? LHH is partnering with an Illinois-based organization to hire a Paralegal Manager to lead a high-performing legal support team. This is a great opportunity for someone who excels in team development, operational excellence, and fast-paced transactional work.
What You'll Do
Lead & Develop a Paralegal Team
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of corporate/transactional paralegals
- Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations
- Implement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency
Drive Operational Excellence
- Manage daily workflow and ensure balanced workload distribution
- Maintain organized and accessible legal files and matter documents
- Partner closely with attorneys to ensure exceptional client service
Corporate/Transactional Support
- Assist with investor subscription agreements and investor communications
- Support fund closings and transfer processes from inception to completion
- Oversee preparation and distribution of closing sets to stakeholders
Entity Management & Regulatory Filings
- Oversee formation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships
- Prepare and manage annual filings, foreign registrations, and EIN setups
What We're Looking For
- Strong background in corporate/transactional paralegal work
- Experience in mid-sized law firms preferred
- Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication-written and verbal
- Tech-savvy: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, DocuSign; NetDocuments a plus
Why This Role?
- High-impact leadership role
- Exposure to sophisticated corporate/transactional work
- Opportunity to build, shape, and grow a paralegal department
- Collaborative environment focused on professional development
If you meet the qualifications above, please apply or contact directly.
Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year
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