Paralegal Robert Half - 3.9 Gainesville, FL Job Details Temporary | Contract $38 - $40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Data management Legal records management Digital legal archive Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our legal team on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a corporate legal specialist who has strong experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and can help manage documentation, coordination, and deal execution from diligence through closing. The role will work closely with legal and cross-functional partners to keep transaction activities organized, accurate, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

Partner with the legal team to support a corporate acquisition, helping manage activities tied to pre-closing preparation, asset-related matters, and follow-up work after the transaction is completed. Oversee due diligence coordination by gathering, organizing, and monitoring a wide range of business records, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational materials. Maintain virtual data room content by arranging file structures, updating indexes, and uploading documents in a timely and accurate manner. Assist in preparing and reviewing transaction-related agreements and supporting materials, such as confidentiality agreements, purchase documents, disclosure items, transfer agreements, and closing paperwork. Create and update key deal management tools, including diligence logs, closing task lists, signature packages, and status summaries for transaction progress. Coordinate document execution processes, including notarization when required, and preserve complete records of finalized agreements. Review contracts to identify provisions related to assignment rights, required consents, change-of-control terms, and termination conditions that may affect the transaction. Work with internal teams and external parties to manage consent requests and required notices involving customers, suppliers, licensors, distributors, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with business partners, outside counsel, and subject matter teams such as finance, tax, compliance, and regulatory functions to help meet transaction deadlines and deliverables. Organize transaction files, corporate records, closing binders, and post-closing obligation tracking to support complete and timely deal administration. At least 5 years of paralegal experience, with a strong background in corporate legal work. Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction documentation. Working knowledge of corporate transactions and the legal documentation involved in deal execution. Ability to manage large volumes of documents with strong attention to accuracy, organization, and version control. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders across legal, business, and external advisory teams. Strong contract analysis skills, including the ability to identify clauses that may affect transferability, consent, or closing requirements. Proficiency using virtual data rooms and standard document management tools in a transaction environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .