Junior Paralegal, Contracts

About the role

You will be joining our North America Contracts team (US and Canada). Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction KYC, and high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across or specialise within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.
• Support lawyers with first-round markups of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts.
• Manage document lifecycles, track deadlines, communicate with counterparties, and assist with execution.
• Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters.
• Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts and progress towards qualification via the SQE route.

Requirements

• 0-1+ years of experience (internship experience) with a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent is preferred; prior exposure to NDAs or KYC processes is a plus but not required.
• Eager to learn and grow. You are motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice – whether that is compliance, contracts, or funds.
• Organized and efficient. You prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail.
• A strong communicator. You write and speak clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice.
• A self-starter. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems.
• A team player. You collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has 0-1+ years of experience (internship experience) with a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent.
• Prior exposure to NDAs or KYC processes is a plus but not required.
• Is eager to learn and grow, motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice.
• Is organized and efficient, prioritizing well, managing competing deadlines, and keeping matters moving without losing attention to detail.
• Is a strong communicator, writing and speaking clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice.
• Is a self-starter, taking initiative, working independently when needed, and proactively flagging issues before they become problems.
• Is a team player, collaborating effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research and contract drafting.
• Experience with document management systems and workflow automation.
• Basic knowledge of financial and legal concepts relevant to private capital.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary.
• Equity for all full-time roles.
• Exceptional benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement via the SQE route.

Pay

• Salary range varies based on location and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position.