Huck Bouma, P.C.

Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant

2026-09-22T08:46:27Z

Corporate Practice Group Huck Bouma, P.C., the largest law firm in DuPage County, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Practice Group.

Areas of Experience (preferred):

Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Debt Finance
Asset Finance & Securitization
Private Funds
Investment Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of transactional and corporate matters, under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparing and filing formation and dissolution documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and other jurisdictions
Obtaining certificates of good standing and certified copies from appropriate agencies
Preparing and submitting applications for federal employer identification numbers (EINs)
Assisting with all aspects of deal closings (including preparation of signature pages, closing certificates, and drafting/filing of local, state, and federal documents under attorney supervision)
Compiling and maintaining corporate records and minute books
Preparing and filing qualification and withdrawal applications
Preparing stock certificates, resolutions, and related corporate governance documents
Preparing and submitting statutory filings and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements, amendments, and terminations
Coordinating pre-closing, signature page distribution, and post-closing document assembly
Preparing closing checklists and coordinating execution of documents
Communicating with clients and vendors as necessary to support transactions
Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and familiarity with SEC filings is a plus.

Experience & Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of corporate/transactional paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality service to attorneys and clients

Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly organized and detail-oriented
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
Professional in demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in maintaining strict confidentiality
Dedicated to delivering excellent client service and consistent results

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply:

Please submit your current résumé and references to: 📧 attorneys@huckbouma.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Huck Bouma, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Huck Bouma Welcomes Alexandria Devlin as Associate Attorney in the Estate Planning Practice Group

2026-07-28T06:16:43Z

Huck Bouma is pleased to announce that Alexandria Devlin has joined the Firm as an Associate Attorney in the Estate Planning Practice Group.

Alexandria joins Huck Bouma with experience advising individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning matters, including trust-based planning, wealth preservation, business succession planning, and related tax considerations. She works with clients to develop practical planning strategies tailored to their personal, family, and business goals.

Alexandria brings experience in estate planning, business, and tax-related matters, including advising clients on entity formation and governance, compliance matters, and issues involving the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to joining the Firm, she practiced in the Chicago area, where she counseled clients on a variety of estate planning and business matters.

Huck Bouma welcomes Alexandria and recognizes the experience and perspective she brings to the Firm and its clients.

Huck Bouma Welcomes Denise Reyes as Associate Attorney in Corporate Practice Group

2026-07-10T13:28:43Z

Huck Bouma is pleased to announce that Denise Reyes has joined the Firm as an Associate Attorney in the Corporate Practice Group. Denise joins Huck Bouma with experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other corporate matters. She works with clients on transactional matters involving deal structuring, due diligence, and strategic considerations throughout the transaction process. Denise brings a unique perspective to her corporate practice through her background in tax advisory and in-house counsel roles. Prior to joining the Firm, she advised on the tax and legal implications of business transactions, helping clients evaluate structuring considerations and navigate complex transactional matters. Huck Bouma welcomes Denise and recognizes the experience and perspective she brings to the Firm and its clients.

Huck Bouma Welcomes Jackson Pacific

2026-06-17T13:50:43Z

Huck Bouma is pleased to announce that effective June 15, 2026, Jackson D. Pacific has joined the Firm as a Corporate Associate Attorney in the Corporate Practice Group. Jackson comes to us most recently from SMB Law Group in Chicago, Illinois, where he practiced mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactional matters. In that role, he advised clients on a range of business transactions, including acquisitions, structuring, due diligence, and related corporate matters. He has experience representing businesses across a variety of industries on corporate and transactional matters. Huck Bouma welcomes Jackson and acknowledges the strength that he brings to our Firm.

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Huck Bouma is pleased to announce that Michelle Cooper has joined the Firm as an Associate attorney in the Tax Practice Group. She focuses her practice on advising individuals and business owners on tax planning and compliance matters, including income, gift, and estate taxation. Michelle comes to Huck Bouma from a national professional services firm, where she handled a range of individual and business tax matters, and from a financial advisory environment where she provided tax consulting services. Huck Bouma welcomes Michelle, and acknowledges the strength that she brings to our Firm.

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Tax Preparer – DuPage County’s Largest Law Firm

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Huck Bouma, PC, a leading western suburban Chicagoland law firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to join our growing team. We are looking for a self-starter with 3–5 years of experience preparing Forms 709, 1065s, and 1041. Experience with ProSystems fx Tax software and Excel is required. Familiarity with preparing Forms 1040s, 706s, and 990-PF is a plus. This position is 100% in the Wheaton office. Compensation: $50,000+ annually, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and cover letter to: 📧 attorneys@huckbouma.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Huck Bouma, PC 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, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Aaron Ruswick, JD, LLM selected as Featured Speaker for Investment Advisor’s Conference at Wrigley Field

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Huck Bouma, PC is proud to announce that on September 23, 2025, our very own Aaron Ruswick, Attorney and Shareholder, was a featured speaker to a large audience from across the Midwest for an Investment Advisor’s Conference at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Aaron's presentation, titled "Covering all the Bases: Smart Estate & Tax Strategies | Strategies for Building Tax-Efficient Legacies," covered the fundamentals of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and other key structures. He also shared valuable insights on several other important topics:

How to efficiently pass wealth to the next generation
How to control an estate post-death to ensure wealth is used according to their wishes
How to protect an estate from in-laws (divorce) or creditors

Aaron E. Ruswick is a Shareholder at Huck Bouma PC, where his practice focuses in business services, mergers and acquisitions, and trusts and estates. His work includes business planning, tax matters, estate and gift planning, business succession, and resolving business disputes. Beyond his practice, he is a recognized leader in the legal and accounting communities. He was named 2021 Lawyer of the Year by the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA), where he also serves as Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, he is the President of the Fox Valley Chapter of the Illinois CPA Society, where he organizes educational events for thousands of professionals each year. We congratulate Aaron on this achievement and are thankful for the opportunity to share his knowledge and expertise.