Corporate Paralegal

Dinsmore is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our Business Acquisitions and Securities practice group. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who combines strong corporate paralegal capabilities with exceptional client service and project management skills. The successful candidate will serve as a primary point of coordination for clients and legal teams, developing and managing project plans, driving accountability, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, demonstrate sound judgment, and enjoy working collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Manage corporate records maintenance, new entity formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance processes
Handle UCC searches and filings, lien filings, and apostilles
Provide mergers and acquisitions and contract support
Serve as a key client contact, fostering strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceptional service
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and workstreams for client engagements and internal initiatives
Coordinate activities among attorneys, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope
Monitor project progress, identify risks and potential delays, and drive resolution of outstanding issues.
Facilitate regular status updates, meetings, and reporting for clients and project teams
Manage project documentation, deliverable tracking, and follow-up action items
Ensure accountability among project participants and maintain momentum toward successful project completion
Support strategic client initiatives and special projects requiring cross-functional coordination

Requirements

Ability to perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client and firm policy.
Demonstrated project management experience, including development and execution of project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications
Strong client service orientation with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively manage client expectations
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage numerous concurrent projects
Ability to support multiple attorneys, clients, and teams in a large law firm environment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
Successful candidate will possess strong technical and database skills
Knowledge and experience with Secretary of State and UCC filings
Experience tracking project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
Document management experience
College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, project management certification, or equivalent professional experience preferred
3+ years of corporate paralegal, legal project management, client service, consulting, or related experience