Corporate Paralegal

Pella Windows & Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

. Provide high-level support across corporate legal matters and strategic business initiatives .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timePella • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate legal matters, including contract review, corporate governance, and compliance, while utilizing legal technology and project management skills to enhance workflows and document management. Strong analytical and communication abilities facilitate effective collaboration with attorneys and business stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Paralegal ExperienceProject Management SkillsContract Review and ManagementLegal Technology ProficiencyStrong Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewCorporate GovernanceDocument ManagementDue DiligenceLegal ResearchMatter TrackingRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilitySound JudgmentDiscretionIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLegal TechnologyAI-Enabled ToolsMatter Management ToolsDocument Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateAssociate's DegreeBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Corporate Legal MattersStrategic Business InitiativesLitigation SupportStakeholder CoordinationCorporate Records Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-level support across corporate legal matters and strategic business initiatives
Lead complex legal projects and workstreams from initiation through completion
Coordinate attorneys, business partners, outside counsel, consultants, and other stakeholders
Support corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including due diligence, integrations and transitions, document management, confidentiality processes, closings, and post-closing activities
Manage agreements, filings, forms, policies, corporate records, resolutions, consents, and other legal materials
Support litigation, claims, and investigations through legal holds, discovery, document review, matter tracking, stakeholder coordination, and outside counsel management
Assist with corporate governance and entity management
Partner on contracts, real estate transactions, compliance, licensing, employment matters, and operational legal needs
Conduct research, gather and analyze information, identify issues, and help develop practical solutions
Escalate matters to counsel when appropriate
Improve Legal Department workflows, matter management, document management, knowledge sharing, reporting, legal technology, and AI-enabled tools
Identify recurring issues, trends, and process gaps and recommend scalable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Corporate paralegal or comparable legal experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment
Strong project management, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with limited direction
Experience reviewing and working with contracts, transactional agreements, corporate records, real estate documents, court filings, financial information, regulatory communications, or similar legal and business documents
Sound judgment and ability to recognize issues, gather relevant information, develop practical solutions, and appropriately involve an attorney when needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with attorneys, executives, business leaders, outside counsel, and cross-functional partners
Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader business objectives
Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach
High proficiency with Microsoft Office
Interest in using legal technology, AI, matter-management, and document-management tools
Discretion and integrity to handle highly confidential legal, business, and personnel information
Paralegal certificate or associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individualized talent development plans
Cross-functional experiences
Opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development