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Corporate Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Help establish and implement a contract management system, including defining intake processes, templates, and workflows to standardize how contracts are handled across the organization.
Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, tracking, execution, and storage, including maintaining the contract management system and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
Track key contract dates and obligations (renewals, expirations, termination windows) and provide timely reminders to relevant stakeholders.
Assist with corporate governance work, including preparing board and committee meeting materials, drafting resolutions and minutes, and maintaining minute books and corporate records.
Support entity management, such as maintaining good standing across jurisdictions, coordinating annual filings, and preparing formation and dissolution documents.
Support regulatory compliance efforts, including maintaining compliance records and policies, assisting with regulatory filings, and helping monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries to support attorneys on corporate and compliance matters.
Coordinate signature collection and execution using e-signature platforms.
Respond to internal requests from business teams regarding contract status and standard terms.
Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions by organizing and reviewing documents.
Coordinate with outside IP counsel on intellectual property matters as needed, including tracking key deadlines and maintaining internal IP records