Licensing Paralegal

AECOM

. Manage processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $34 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing professional licensing processes, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and preparing legal documents. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with legal teams and maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Licensing PracticesCorporate Paralegal ExperienceLegal Entity Data PlatformsParalegal CertificateMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Professional Licensing ManagementLegal Document PreparationCorporate ComplianceAnalytical SkillsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten/Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CTCSCMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

State Professional LicensingMultistate Regulatory AgenciesCorporate GovernanceConfidentiality StandardsEthics in Legal Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses
Coordinate with internal clients to determine necessary professional licenses
Identify responsible individuals and comply with licensing guidelines and procedures
Coordinate with and manage external vendors for professional licensing renewals
Prepare corporate documents including director and shareholder resolutions and secretary certificates
Prepare other legal documents as needed
Support attorneys and legal staff
Collaborate with corporate paralegals, attorneys, business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation teams
Ensure company compliance with professional licensing requirements across the United States

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at a firm and/or corporation, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience with professional licensing practices
Experience with MS Office
Experience with legal entity data platforms (CT, CSC) preferred
Experience with state professional licensing for contractors, architectural, and engineering preferred
Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment and ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Ability to collaborate professionally in a results-oriented environment
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to problem solve and implement solutions under time-sensitive circumstances
Ability to deal with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments
Ability to work in a highly confidential environment with high standards of ethics and professional integrity
Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across teams and groups
US work authorization required; sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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