Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Manage legal files, records, and document organization to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee case and matter management, including tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and monitoring the status of ongoing legal matters.
• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple outside attorneys across three law firms.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and track legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and other related materials.
• Maintain document version control and ensure proper filing of legal records.
• Cook up communications between internal departments and outside counsel.
• Aid with contract administration and legal document management.
• Prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a professional representative of the legal department while demonstrating the confidence to communicate expectations and follow through when necessary.
• Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience with franchise law or franchisee support OR 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal environment if franchise experience is not present.
• Experience managing a high volume of legal documents, contracts, and case files.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to build positive relationships while remaining firm and assertive when appropriate.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Franchise experience is strongly preferred.
• Active Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Compensation

$25/hr - $27/hr

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holidays

Pay

$25/hr - $27/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday 100% in office

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, 8:30am-5:30pm, or 9am-6pm (30-40 hours a week)