Corporate Legal Assistant (Paralegal)

Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Initially Part-time)
Reports To: EVP General Counsel
Location: Deerfield, IL 
Date: May 2023

Since 1979, Meridian Group International, Inc. has guided customers in transforming the technology tools and resources they already have into undeniable business value. We do more than help our customers simply buy technology; at Meridian, we partner with our customers to adopt technology to enable their business strategy and growth. Meridian helps maximize the value of technology investments with our technology adoption experts and their 3000 certifications, flexible consumption and deployment models, contract and service management, global service and support, and custom finance options. To find out more about Meridian, please go to our website at themeridian.com.

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Legal team at Meridian Group International and lead its Legal Operations function. The role provides broad exposure to the company’s activities in a fast-paced, dynamic group and offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging environment.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Prepare annual report filings for legal entities;
• Support corporate governance work;
• Manage relationships with legal service providers;
• Supervise legal invoice processing;
• Manage contract assignments;
• Liaise with different department heads;
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 5 years of legal, paralegal, administrative or similar experience;
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience;
• Must be able to work in the office in Deerfield, IL;
• Must be service-oriented, a multi-tasker, and a problem-solver;
• An advanced level of confidentiality and accountability will be required;
• Ability to utilize technologies such as MS Office;
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Meridian Group International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.