Licensing Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses.

• Collaborate with internal clients to assess the required professional licenses.

• Identify accountable individuals and adhere to licensing guidelines and procedures.

• Manage and coordinate with external vendors for the renewal of professional licenses.

• Draft corporate documents such as director and shareholder resolutions and secretary certificates.

• Prepare additional legal documents as necessary.

• Provide support to attorneys and legal personnel.

• Work together with corporate paralegals, attorneys, business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation teams.

• Ensure the company's compliance with professional licensing regulations throughout the United States.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience within a firm and/or corporation, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Familiarity with professional licensing practices.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Experience with legal entity data platforms (CT, CSC) is preferred.

• Knowledge of state professional licensing for contractors, architecture, and engineering is preferred.

• Possession of a Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication abilities.

• Excellent judgment with the capability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a results-driven environment.

• Outstanding organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capability to troubleshoot and implement solutions under time-sensitive conditions.

• Experience dealing with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments.

• Capacity to work in a highly confidential setting with a strong ethical and professional integrity standard.

• Skill in building trust and fostering effective working relationships across teams and departments.

• US work authorization is required; sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.