Legal Operations Specialist – Senior Paralegal

Soapy Joe's, Inc.

. Support real estate matters, including commercial leases, site development and construction projects, or employment and HR matters .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $32 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal operations, including commercial real estate matters, contract management, and corporate governance. Proficient in drafting legal documents and coordinating with outside counsel while improving legal processes for efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Real Estate MattersContract Management SoftwareLegal Operations ManagementParalegal CertificateIn-House Legal Department Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingContract ReviewLitigation SupportEntity ManagementCorporate GovernanceLegal ResearchDocument ManagementProject ManagementLegal ComplianceInsurance Claims Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsJudgmentOrganizationFollow-ThroughAbility to Manage Multiple Assignments

Tools & Technologies

Digital Document SystemsLegal Billing SystemsMatter-Management PlatformsStandard Office Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's DegreeLaw DegreeForeign Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Commercial LeasesSite DevelopmentConstruction ProjectsEmployment MattersHR MattersCorporate Secretarial FunctionsBoard GovernanceOutside Counsel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support real estate matters, including commercial leases, site development and construction projects, or employment and HR matters
Manage legal requests and projects from intake through completion
Track next steps, deadlines and approvals, escalating issues to the General Counsel when appropriate
Prepare, review and coordinate contracts, NDAs, correspondence and other legal documents
Assist with litigation, insurance claims and disputes
Organize records, coordinate with outside counsel and track developments
Support corporate governance, including entity records, board materials, resolutions and consents
Coordinate outside counsel engagements, invoices, budgets and matter updates
Maintain legal templates, files and trackers
Improve processes that make the legal function more efficient

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of relevant experience as a senior paralegal, legal operations professional or in a similar legal support role
Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the following: commercial real estate matters, particularly leases, development or construction; or employment and HR matters
Judgment and organization to manage multiple assignments with limited day-to-day supervision
Ability to raise legal or business decisions for review at the right time
Strong drafting, communication and follow-through skills
Comfort working with digital document systems and standard office tools
Residence in the United States
In-house legal department experience preferred
Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, law degree, foreign law degree, or equivalent legal training preferred
Experience supporting board governance, entity management, or corporate secretarial functions preferred
Experience with legal billing systems, contract management software, or matter-management platforms preferred
Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
Broad exposure across legal, HR, operations, finance, real estate, and compliance
Career growth and development opportunities
A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
The chance to make a visible impact on a rapidly growing company