Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal supports the legal department in all aspects of the company's legal operations, including contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance claim management, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and track commercial agreements including NDAs, vendor agreements, SOWs, and amendments
• Maintain the contract management system, ensuring accurate records of key dates, obligations, and renewal deadlines
• Cook up signature workflows and distribute fully executed agreements to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain corporate records, including entity formation documents, board resolutions, and organizational charts
• Aid with board meeting preparation, including assembling materials and drafting minutes
• Manage annual filings, registered agent relationships, and state-level compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates
• Coordinate the intake, tracking, and management of insurance claims across all lines of coverage (e.g., general liability, D&O, E&O, property, cyber)
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company, insurance carriers, and brokers throughout the claims process
• Gather and organize supporting documentation for claim submissions, including incident reports, financial records, and correspondence
• Monitor claim status and deadlines, and maintain a centralized claims log with current disposition and reserve information
• Assist with policy renewal processes by compiling loss runs, claims histories, and other underwriting data
• Track and reconcile claim payments and recoveries against policy terms and deductibles
• Assist with litigation holds, document collection, and e-discovery processes
• Organize and maintain case files and track litigation deadlines
• Cook up litigation holds, document production, filings, and scheduling
• Avoid unnecessary legal fees by managing outside counsel invoices, tracking legal department spending, and assisting with budget reporting
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and process documentation for recurring legal workflows
• Conduct preliminary legal research as directed by attorneys on the team

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 1 year in an in-house legal department
• Strong proficiency with contract management systems and legal technology tools
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Notary public certification preferred
• Experience with entity management software (e.g., CSC, CT Corporation) preferred

Skills

• Proficiency with contract management systems and legal technology tools
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

At WASH, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM