Fehr & Peers

Legal Operations Paralegal

Fehr & Peers$95K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved or accredited program preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal, preferably supporting in-house counsel or a law firm serving business clients.
  • Experience working with contracts and legal document management.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Strong judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
  • Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve legal workflows and operational efficiency.
  • A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, responsiveness, and a commitment to supporting colleagues across the firm.
  • Ability to reliably work in the office at least two days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the contract review intake process.
  • Review contract submissions for completeness and coordinate with project teams for any missing information.
  • Perform first-line review, redlining, and analysis of standard client agreements.
  • Assist with business registrations, annual filings, and licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Manage the legal calendar, deadlines, and compliance tracking.
  • Support outside counsel engagements, including document collection and billing coordination.
  • Conduct legal and regulatory research under attorney supervision and prepare summaries and reports.
  • Maintain and organize legal resources, templates, and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
  • 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
  • Mentoring and Career Development programs.
  • Research and Development group participation.
Full Job Description
We're seeking an organized, detail-oriented Paralegal who enjoys creating order from complexity, anticipates what attorneys need before they ask, and takes pride in building efficient processes. They are equally comfortable managing administrative details, organizing legal information, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. They communicate effectively with attorneys, project managers, and business professionals, helping legal services remain responsive, practical, and business-focused.

Responsibilities

Contract Review
  • Manage the contract review intake process.
  • Review contract review submissions for completeness, identifying missing agreements and supporting documentation, and coordinating with project teams to obtain the information needed for an efficient legal review.
  • Perform first-line review, redlining, and analysis of standard client agreements against established legal playbooks.

Legal Operations & Corporate Support
  • Assist with business registrations, annual filings, and licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Manage legal calendar, deadlines, and compliance tracking.
  • Support outside counsel engagements, including document collection, billing coordination, and matter organization.

Legal Research & Compliance
  • Conduct legal and regulatory research under attorney supervision.
  • Prepare summaries, reports, and research memoranda for attorneys.

Resource Development
  • Maintain and organize contract templates, clause libraries, guidance documents, and internal legal resources.
  • Identify opportunities to improve legal processes through automation, AI-assisted tools, and workflow enhancements.


Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved or accredited program preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal, preferably supporting in-house counsel or a law firm serving business clients.
  • Experience working with contracts and legal document management.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Strong judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
  • Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve legal workflows and operational efficiency.
  • A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, responsiveness, and a commitment to supporting colleagues across the firm.
  • Ability to reliably work in the office at least two days per week.


$95,000 - $105,000 a year

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Commuter Benefits.

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Mentoring and Career Development programs.

Research and Development group participation, and more.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

About Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm that provides consulting services to public and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1985 and has since grown to become one of the largest transportation consulting firms in the United States, with multiple offices across the country. Fehr & Peers is known for its expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable transportation solutions, and has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco Bay Bridge and the Los Angeles Metro.
Learn more about Fehr & Peers
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1985

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