Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Corporate Paralegal role is a 6-month remote contract position supporting corporate governance and legal functions within a top company, focusing on accuracy and compliance in corporate documents.
Responsibilities and impact
The paralegal will conduct legal research, assist with special projects, provide administrative support to the Corporate Secretary’s office, prepare and distribute board materials, draft and maintain corporate minutes and resolutions, and manage regulatory filings with high accuracy and professionalism.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly pay rate of $55 to $70, equating to an annualized salary of $110,000 to $140,000, with a full-time 40-hour work week; no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3-5 years of progressive paralegal experience, preferably in corporate law or in-house legal departments, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program; preferred qualifications include experience with public company boards and corporate governance compliance.
Work environment and culture
The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and values discretion, professionalism, and proactive problem-solving in a remote work environment.
Company information
Legal.io is a recruiting firm facilitating this contract role for a top company; no further company details are provided.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote position with a 6-month contract duration from mid-July to December 2025.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by its focus on corporate governance support, requiring meticulous accuracy in legal documentation and interaction with senior executives and board members.
Company overview
Legal.io is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for legal professionals, offering tools for managing legal work, networking, and career development. They generate revenue through subscription fees for their software services and by connecting legal professionals with job opportunities and clients. Founded in 2015, Legal.io has grown by leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and support the professional growth of lawyers and legal experts.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 3-5 years of progressive paralegal experience, focusing on corporate governance, legal research, and support for corporate secretarial functions as emphasized by Legal.io.
Emphasize your skills in drafting and maintaining corporate minutes, resolutions, and board materials, along with your ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain meticulous accuracy in corporate documents.
Apply through multiple channels including Legal.io’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize the visibility of your application for this 6-month remote contract role.
Connect with Legal.io employees in the corporate legal or governance departments on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about their experience supporting a public company board or inquiring about best practices for corporate governance compliance.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'corporate governance,' 'board materials,' 'legal research,' 'corporate minutes,' 'regulatory filings,' and 'Section 16 compliance' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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