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 high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match. As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialize within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 0-1+ years of experience (internship experience) with a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent preferred
• Prior exposure to NDAs is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow; motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice
• Organized and efficient; prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail
• Strong communicator; write and speak clearly and professionally
• Self‑starter; take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems
• Team player; collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client‑facing teams across a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

Market‑competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, exceptional benefits, and for applicable roles, commission plans.

Pay

Expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role:

• $57,012 – $81,099 in Hamilton, NJ and Dallas, TX (hourly rate $27.41 – $38.99)
• $63,731 – $90,640 in Seattle, WA (hourly rate $30.64 – $43.58)
• $53,664 – $76,328 in Sandy, UT (hourly rate $25.80 – $45.78)

Annualized salary based on estimated 40‑hour weeks before overtime. Final offers may vary based on geography, experience, expertise, and other factors.