Paralegal job description

Job brief

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team and play a critical role in managing our growing portfolio of corporate contracts and litigation matters. In this position, you will serve as the primary point of contact for case organization, document discovery, and regulatory tracking, ensuring our processes remain efficient and legally sound. If you are a methodical professional with a passion for legal research and compliance management, you will find this role both challenging and highly impactful. Join us to streamline our legal operations and protect our organization's interests in a complex regulatory landscape.

What is a Paralegal?

A Paralegal is a specialized legal professional who performs substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney to support organizational legal operations. By managing case documentation, conducting rigorous legal research, and maintaining regulatory filings, a Paralegal ensures that the legal department functions with precision and technical accuracy. They are indispensable in modern corporate environments, utilizing specialized software to track case lifecycles and ensure the firm meets strict ethical and compliance standards across all jurisdictions.

What does a Paralegal do?

On a typical day, a Paralegal conducts comprehensive research into case law using platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis and drafts complex legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, and employment contracts. They collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to organize discovery processes, manage document production, and track deadlines for litigation or regulatory reporting. Beyond drafting, they maintain centralized repositories of corporate records and governance documents, ensuring all data remains compliant with current industry-specific legal regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis or Westlaw to support attorneys in litigation, arbitration, and ongoing dispute resolution efforts.
• Draft and revise sophisticated legal documentation, including commercial contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and corporate governance filings for executive review.
• Manage the end-to-end electronic discovery process, including collection, review, and production of documents in accordance with court-mandated protocols.
• Coordinate with external counsel to track case status, manage litigation timelines, and ensure all filings are submitted accurately and on time.
• Monitor federal and state legislative updates to provide proactive briefings to leadership regarding potential impacts on corporate compliance policies.
• Maintain high-integrity physical and digital case files, ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations and internal document retention policies.
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments and quarterly compliance reports, aggregating data from multiple departments to identify potential legal exposures.
• Facilitate the board of directors' annual meetings by organizing corporate minute books, drafting resolutions, and managing official signatory documentation.

Requirements and skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or a certification from an ABA-approved Paralegal program.
• 3+ years of professional experience supporting an in-house legal department or a reputable law firm in a Paralegal capacity.
• Expertise in document management systems like iManage, Clio, or Relativity for organizing large-scale case evidence and contract databases.
• In-depth knowledge of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and corporate governance frameworks relevant to multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Proven ability to translate complex legislative changes into actionable internal compliance guidance for non-legal business stakeholders.
• Exceptional technical writing skills with a focus on precision, clarity, and adherence to formal legal writing standards and style guides.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal billing software, with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects under high-pressure conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling highly confidential information, including M&A data, proprietary trade secrets, and sensitive personnel records.

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