Job Title: Paralegal
Reports To: General Counsel
Location: Hybrid – Jersey City, NJ (2–3 days/week onsite)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the General Counsel in a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of paralegal experience, preferably in corporate, litigation, or regulatory law. This role requires excellent organizational skills, legal research capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents including contracts, NDAs, commercial real estate, and corporate governance materials.
- Support compliance and regulatory filings, including coordination with external counsel.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and organize legal files and databases.
- Coordinate responses to audit inquiries and assist with internal investigations.
- Support litigation management, including discovery coordination and document review.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives led by the General Counsel.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience in a corporate or law firm setting. Big law experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
- Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.
Work Arrangement:
- Hybrid role requiring presence in the Jersey City office 2–3 times per week.
GRM does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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