Paralegal

JOB OVERVIEW

The Paralegal II provides advanced legal and administrative support to the corporate legal department, with a strong focus on contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation management and regulatory matters. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with business stakeholders across departments. The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contracts & Transactional Support
  • Draft, review, and negotiate routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements) under attorney supervision.
  • Maintain contract management systems, track key terms, and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
  • Assist in implementing and improving contract workflows and playbooks.
  • Corporate Governance
    • Support entity management, including preparation and filing of corporate documents.
    • Maintain certain corporate records.
    • Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including maintaining records.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Support
    • Assist with compliance monitoring programs, including data privacy and industry-specific regulations.
    • Research and track new laws and regulations that impact the business.
    • Prepare compliance training materials.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Serve as a liaison between the legal team and internal departments such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing and IT.
    • Provide clear and timely guidance to business partners on legal processes and requirements.
    • Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Litigation & Risk Management
    • Support management of claims and litigation matters, including vicarious liability claims, fact gathering, discovery, and document management.
    • Coordinate with insurers and assist with incident reporting and compliance documentation.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no leadership responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and operational needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative and approachable team player.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and document management systems.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• 8+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 3 years supporting a corporate in-house legal team.
• Demonstrated experience with contract management, corporate governance, or compliance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: This hybrid position is in Georgia or Illinois and operates in a professional office environment.
Position Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Travel: Occasional travel (less than 10%) is expected for this position to visit with client.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate call center tools.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Pay Range:

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.