Legal Operations Paralegal

Responsibilities

Contract Review

• Manage the contract review intake process.
• Review contract review submissions for completeness, identifying missing agreements and supporting documentation, and coordinating with project teams to obtain the information needed for an efficient legal review.
• Perform first-line review, redlining, and analysis of standard client agreements against established legal playbooks.

Legal Operations & Corporate Support

• Assist with business registrations, annual filings, and licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage legal calendar, deadlines, and compliance tracking.
• Support outside counsel engagements, including document collection, billing coordination, and matter organization.

Legal Research & Compliance

• Conduct legal and regulatory research under attorney supervision.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and research memoranda for attorneys.

Resource Development

• Maintain and organize contract templates, clause libraries, guidance documents, and internal legal resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes through automation, AI-assisted tools, and workflow enhancements.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved or accredited program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal, preferably supporting in-house counsel or a law firm serving business clients.
• Experience working with contracts and legal document management.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
• Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve legal workflows and operational efficiency.
• A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, responsiveness, and a commitment to supporting colleagues across the firm.
• Ability to reliably work in the office at least two days per week.