Paralegal

About the role

The Ash Group is hiring a Paralegal for our client, a pioneering technology company providing hardware, software, and services that transform and improve productivity across industries. This is a 12-month contract position working in Dayton, OH (Onsite).

Job ID: 24619

Responsibilities

• Draft, assemble, review, and edit contracts and ancillary documents under attorney supervision
• Track contract execution, collect signatures, and organize files in the document management system
• Partner with commercial teams to clarify contract terms and progress
• Evaluate and improve processes to eliminate redundancies, reduce costs, and optimize operations
• Design and scale legal tools, workflows, templates, and contract playbooks
• Manage legal billing, invoicing, and budget tracking; assist with vendor evaluations
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for meetings; support cross-functional legal projects
• Serve as primary intake specialist, gathering documentation for new legal requests and managing multiple matters concurrently
• Review patent correspondence, maintain docketing database, and ensure IP deadlines are met
• Conduct project-based legal research; prepare and file documents with regulatory and government entities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a legal or corporate environment, working cross-functionally with technology, finance, legal, IT, engineering, and business stakeholders
• Proven ability to interface with clients and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, high attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in grammar, composition, and legal proofreading
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and corporate document management systems
• Openness to learning, adopting, and leveraging new technological solutions and legal workflows
• Demonstrated ability to exercise strict discretion and maintain absolute confidentiality with sensitive information
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, backed by strong judgment and the capacity to elevate issues appropriately
• Foundational knowledge of basic contracting principles and legal requirements
• Bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved program
• Prior experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm, with exposure to transactional work and corporate governance highly preferred
• US Citizens or Green Card Holder only; no C2C or third-party arrangements

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.

Pay

Up to $39 per hour W2 based on skill set.