Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal Overview

• The Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Department in managing corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, licensing, and internal documentation processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining organized systems for electronic legal files, workflows, and databases to ensure timely access and updates.
• Implement licensing processes, including tracking applications, renewals, and regulatory submissions for store operating companies.
• Assess legal documentation and correspondence for accuracy and completeness, supporting litigation and compliance efforts.
• Resolve routine legal and administrative issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support administrative tasks such as file organization, meeting coordination, expense reporting, and managing confidential communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and government agencies to ensure seamless legal operations.
• Report directly to the General Counsel and contribute to the establishment of a robust legal team.

Corporate Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain organized systems for electronic legal files, workflows, and databases to ensure timely access and updates.
• Implement licensing processes for store operating companies, including tracking applications, renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Assess legal documentation and correspondence for accuracy and completeness, supporting litigation and compliance efforts.
• Resolve routine legal and administrative issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support the Legal Department with administrative tasks such as file organization, meeting coordination, expense reporting, and managing confidential communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and government agencies to ensure seamless legal operations.
• Contribute to the establishment of a robust legal team by supporting strategic initiatives and departmental goals.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for the General Counsel and other stakeholders.

Corporate Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-4 years of experience as a paralegal within a law firm or corporate office environment.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and document management systems such as Relativity or Concordance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing work environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in interacting professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in licensing processes and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey legal concepts and updates.