Experience in a paralegal or legal support role within a legal department.
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and problem-solve.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Support a collaborative legal team handling various important legal and regulatory matters.
Assist with legal projects, including managing contracts and corporate records.
Organize and maintain legal documents and templates.
Administer the automated contract lifecycle system, ensuring proper intake and routing.
Compile departmental data regarding budgets, expenses, and project tracking.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Paid holidays and vacation time to support work-life balance.
Tuition assistance allowing for continued education and professional development.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions to support retirement savings.
Hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of 3 onsite days per week in Chicago.
Opportunity for career growth and involvement in significant business initiatives.
Full Job Description
Expected Pay Range: $40-42 an hour *Compensation to be commensurate with experience; candidates with significant and/or relevant experience may be eligible for compensation above this stated range.
Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
What You'll Do
Support a close-knit Chicago Loop-based Legal team that handles the company's legal, regulatory, and intellectual property matters and sits at the center of many of FutureCeuticals' most important business objectives.
Assist with discrete legal projects and initiatives, including contracts, corporate records, correspondence, and regulatory submissions (domestic and international).
Manage legal records, templates, policies, and confidential documentation.
Support administration of our automated contract lifecycle system (Ironclad), including intake, routing, approvals, and archiving.
Compile and organize departmental data related to department functions, including budgets and expenses.
What You'll Bring
Experience supporting attorneys/legal departments in a paralegal or legal support role.
Ability to take initiative and ownership over projects, identify issues, and problem-solve, with a proactive, self-starter mindset.
Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and play a key role within a dynamic, team-based environment.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Bachelor's degree required.
What You Can Look Forward To
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 onsite days in the Chicago Loop office.
Opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team-based Legal team supporting strategic business initiatives.
Growth potential for an ambitious professional looking to expand legal, regulatory, and business expertise.
