Paralegal in Dayton, Ohio - #72832 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72832

Paralegal
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Paralegal to provide comprehensive support across a variety of corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solutions-focused professional who can effectively manage competing priorities, collaborate across business functions, and handle sensitive information with discretion while supporting contracts, corporate records, legal operations, and intellectual property matters.

This role is on-site in Dayton, Ohio.

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with the preparation, review, editing, and organization of commercial contracts, legal agreements, and related documentation.
• Manage key aspects of the contract lifecycle, including coordinating signatures, tracking executed agreements, maintaining accurate records, and organizing documents within legal systems.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for incoming legal requests, gathering necessary information and documentation while tracking multiple matters through completion.
• Partner with internal business teams and legal counsel to communicate contract status, clarify requirements, and facilitate timely completion of legal matters.
• Maintain corporate legal records and assist with preparing and filing documents with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other external organizations.
• Review intellectual property correspondence, maintain docketing information, and track important patent-related deadlines and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes by streamlining workflows, reducing administrative inefficiencies, and strengthening documentation practices.
• Assist with the development and ongoing improvement of legal templates, contract playbooks, tools, and scalable processes.
• Coordinate legal department billing, invoices, budget tracking, and administrative activities, including support for legal technology and vendor evaluations.
• Conduct legal research under the direction of counsel and provide project, scheduling, and administrative support for legal initiatives and cross-functional requests.

Paralegal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting legal matters within a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar professional environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience supporting commercial contracts, transactional matters, and contract administration, with a foundational understanding of contracting principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple concurrent matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong grammar, composition, editing, and legal proofreading abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, business leaders, external counsel, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment, including the ability to recognize when matters require escalation.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legal and business information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic document or legal matter management systems.
• Comfortable learning and adopting new technology, legal tools, and workflow solutions to improve efficiency and department operations.
• Prior exposure to corporate governance, transactional legal work, intellectual property administration, or legal operations is highly preferred.

Compensation: $35/hr. (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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