Overview:
Salary: $62,500-$75,000 Annually
Location: Mokena, IL | On-site
You'll support Ozinga's General Counsel and Legal Department on real estate transactions, corporate matters, contracts, and other legal work. Your role combines hands-on legal responsibilities with the opportunity to work across several areas of the business.
What You'll Do
- Assist with preparing, reviewing, and editing contracts, agreements, legal correspondence, settlement documents, and corporate records
- Assist with real estate purchases, sales, leases, and closings, including placing orders for title commitments, surveys, and environmental assessments
- Assist with corporate filings, draft consents and resolutions, and maintain corporate records, bylaws, and operating agreements
- Process, administer, and assign summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal filings
- Track contractual, transactional, filing, and litigation deadlines
- Assist with research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as trademark, copyright, and patent registrations and renewals
- Maintain attorney schedules, appointments, and registration records; review and process invoices; and work with internal departments and outside legal, engineering, and environmental firms
What You'll Bring
- At least 2 years of experience with real estate transactions and/or corporate legal matters
- Experience preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, and supporting attorneys
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
- Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
- Notary public commission or willingness to obtain one after hire
About Ozinga
Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned company whose purpose is to make a positive impact on people, their families, and the communities we serve. Every day, coworkers across the organization work together to deliver on that purpose.
Benefits Information
At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our coworkers both in and out of the workplace. That's why we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Protecting your health and providing peace of mind
- Retirement Plan Options - Helping you build a secure future
- Voluntary Benefits - Helping you cover unexpected expenses
- Work-Life Balance - Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life
- Employee Assistance Program - Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges
- Wellness Program - Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives
We believe that when our coworkers feel their best, they can do their best.
Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.