Paralegal

WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
PEAK6 Investments is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our in-house legal team in Chicago. This dynamic position requires a proactive professional who excels at coordinating complex communications between outside immigration counsel, internal stakeholders (such as Human Resources, business partners, and recruiters), and the legal team, all to support employees with their immigration status and background check matters. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess a strong sense of professionalism and discretion.
What you'll do:
Immigration Assistance Coordination

• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders (HR, recruiting, leaders), outside immigration firms, and the legal team to ensure timely and accurate processing of immigration matters for employees.
• Act as a liaison for employees undergoing immigration processes, ensuring they receive timely support and clear guidance.
• Draft, collect, and organize informational material, including creating and conducting training for internal stakeholders, as needed, on matters of immigration assistance.
• Track the status of immigration cases and maintain up-to-date records.

Background Check Coordination

• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders (HR, recruiters, leaders), background check vendors, and the legal team to ensure timely and accurate background check processes of candidates and employees.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance throughout the background check process.
• Address and resolve issues or delays by proactively following up with stakeholders.
• Draft, collect, and organize informational material, including creating and conducting training for internal stakeholders, as needed, on matters of background checks.
• Track the status of background check cases and maintain up-to-date records.

Legal Team Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the legal team, including recordkeeping, task assignment, minute-taking, form completion, document and policy review, and other miscellaneous administrative duties.
• Maintain organized and confidential files, both electronic and paper.
• Assist with drafting correspondence, reports, and internal communications as needed.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with exposure to immigration or employment law preferred.
• Proven experience coordinating between multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Must be able to come into the Chicago office 3 times a week.
• Familiarity with immigration case management or background check processes preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment preferred.
• Experience working in an in-house legal department preferred.

OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$26-$32
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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