Corporate Paralegal

Corporate ParalegalBarnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support our Corporate Department, primarily in our South Bend office, with flexibility to work in our Elkhart office as needed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and growing transactional practice and work on a broad range of corporate matters in a fast-paced Am Law 100 law firm environment.In this role, you will support attorneys on a variety of transactional and general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, entity formation and governance, due diligence, closings, and ongoing business support. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and interested in building or expanding a long-term career in corporate legal support.Barnes & Thornburg offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex matters in a collegial and collaborative environment. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience and are open to individuals who bring strong transferable skills and an interest in developing within a corporate practice.ResponsibilitiesSupport attorneys on a wide range of corporate transactional and general corporate mattersAssist with mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, asset purchases, and other business transactionsCollect, review, organize, and track due diligence materials and closing deliverablesPrepare and maintain checklists, coordinate closings, and assist with closing binders and related documentationDraft, organize, and file corporate formation, governance, and maintenance documentsAssist with corporate records, entity management, and other ongoing business support mattersSupport preparation and filing of various state and federal forms and related transaction documentsAssist with UCC filings, searches, and related documentationCommunicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, government offices, vendors, and other stakeholdersMaintain organized transaction files and recordsSupport special projects and other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred5+ years of relevant corporate paralegal or transactional legal support experience preferredExperience with mergers and acquisitions, financings, due diligence, closings, entity work, or general corporate matters preferredStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsSound judgment, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solvingAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with legal document management systemsWe will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.