Corporate Paralegal

Robert Half

. Support lawyers in the Legal Department with corporate and litigation matters .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate and litigation support tasks, including legal project management, document preparation, and compliance with filing deadlines. Proficient in utilizing legal database software and Microsoft Office Suite to facilitate efficient operations within the legal department.

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Legal Project ManagementDocument PreparationNotary ServicesLegal Database SoftwareAccounting Concepts

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCorporate FilingsLitigation CorrespondenceDue Diligence ReviewsAccounts Payable ProcessesDeadline MonitoringReport GenerationFile ManagementData SummarizationPresentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointLegal Database Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Notary License

Industry Keywords

Legal SecretaryParalegalCorporate LawLitigationCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support lawyers in the Legal Department with corporate and litigation matters
Manage subsidiary maintenance, license filings, reports and logs, legal project data, due diligence reviews, summaries, presentations, files, and corporate minute books
Prepare state and local employment license, DBA, parent, and subsidiary corporate filings and related correspondence
Monitor filing deadlines and gather approvals and signatures
Provide or arrange notary jurat services for filings
Handle routine litigation correspondence with insurance brokers, external counsel, and witnesses
Research legal and business matters and summarize findings for attorneys
Manage attorney-led projects, including planning, monitoring, and meeting deadlines
Calculate fees and handle accounts payable processes for filing fees, law firm invoices, and legal department expenses
Set up files for corporate and litigation matters and gather facts and documents for claims
Calendar filing deadlines and maintain case and corporate information
Gather and update information for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and logs
Monitor reporting deadlines, send reminders, escalate issues, and distribute reports on schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree with paralegal or legal secretary training
5+ years as a legal secretary or paralegal
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with legal database software
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts
Notary or ability to obtain notary license
Successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year for new hires
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees
Hybrid work arrangement