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# Corporate Paralegal at Barnes & Thornburg LLP

- **Company:** Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- **Location:** South Bend
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/barnes/82f6db9f-4e8e-47ec-a756-a61061d3af1b

## Job description

Barnes & 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.

Position Overview 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.

## Responsibilities

- Support attorneys on a wide range of corporate transactional and general corporate matters
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations, asset purchases, and other business transactions
- Collect, review, organize, and track due diligence materials and closing deliverables
- Prepare and maintain checklists, coordinate closings, and assist with closing binders and related documentation
- Draft, organize, and file corporate formation, governance, and maintenance documents
- Assist with corporate records, entity management, and other ongoing business support matters
- Support preparation and filing of various state and federal forms and related transaction documents
- Assist with UCC filings, searches, and related documentation
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, government offices, vendors, and other stakeholders
- Maintain organized transaction files and records
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- 5+ years of relevant corporate paralegal or transactional legal support experience preferred
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, financings, due diligence, closings, entity work, or general corporate matters preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with legal document management systems

We 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.

## About Barnes & Thornburg LLP

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a large, full-service U.S. law firm providing legal services across more than 50 practice areas to clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to entrepreneurial growth companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (LLP / Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Legal Services
- **Target customers**: B2B – Fortune 500 corporations, middle-market companies, entrepreneurial growth companies, and government entities.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We don’t just grow, we thrive. From day one, you’ll have access to industry-leading support, tools and training, all tailored to meet your needs today — and propel you where you want to go tomorrow.” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **[Full-Service Legal Counsel]**: Representation in over 50 practice areas including litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate, health care, real estate, energy, white collar crime, life sciences, and finance/restructuring.
- **[Client-Focused Platform]**: Customizable rate-setting, origination credit policies, and dedicated business development/marketing teams to help partners grow their practices.
- **[Career Development Programs]**: Structured training for lawyers at every level – BTLaw Academy (junior associates), Pathway to Partnership (mid-to-senior lawyers), and Partner Development Series.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: Employs more than 700 attorneys and other legal professionals; specifically 772 lawyers (including 481 partners) across 24 U.S. offices.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (law firm partnership). No external investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent growth trajectory with a lateral retention rate “high above industry average.” Recent expansion of practices in private equity, funds, Latin America, and securities regulation. 24 offices nationwide.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Transparent Partnership Path**: More partners than associates, with clear benchmarks and a structured process to capital partnership.
- **Collaborative Compensation Culture**: Origination credit that recognizes contributions from day one; team success valued over individual tallies.
- **Small-Firm Feel, National Reach**: Despite having 24 offices, the firm emphasizes cross-office collaboration and a collegial environment where individual ideas matter.
- **High Lateral Retention**: Strong integration support and technology infrastructure for seamless moves.

## Strategic Focus
- **Practice Expansion**: Actively building teams in high-growth areas such as private equity, funds, Latin America, and securities regulation.
- **Talent Development**: Investing in formal mentorship, sponsorship (Project Keymaker), and twice-yearly performance evaluations to grow lawyers internally.
- **Client Service**: Maintaining a clients-first culture that prioritizes service and agility in a changing business landscape.

## Why Work Here
- **Career Growth**: Accelerated path to partnership, alternative career paths for those not seeking partnership, and clear compensation structures at every level.
- **Training & Mentorship**: Robust programs like BTLaw Academy, Pathway to Partnership, and one-on-one coaching for legal writing, communication, and time management.
- **Culture**: Described as a workplace that values individuals, not just credentials. Lawyers have a voice through the Legal Talent Development Committee and Associate Committee.
- **Work Environment**: In-office presence expected (multiple U.S. office locations). Hybrid/remote policy not specified; likely office-centric with some flexibility.
- **Notable Perks**: Dedicated business development and marketing support, customizable rate-setting, and a collaborative compensation model that rewards team success.

## Sources
1. [btlaw.com – Careers Overview](https://btlaw.com/en/careers)
2. [btlaw.com – Lawyers & Legal Professionals Careers](https://btlaw.com/en/careers/lawyers)
3. [U.S. News – Barnes & Thornburg LLP Profile](https://law.usnews.com/law-firms/barnes-&-thornburg-llp-613)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com – Barnes & Thornburg Jobs](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/barnes)

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