Paralegal/Executive Assistant

Paralegal/Executive Assistant

Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Winsted, MN company as they search to find a Paralegal/Executive Assistant to join the thriving team. A Paralegal/Executive Assistant will collaborate with external legal counsel to support M&A, contract management, corporate governance and legal compliance. Additionally, this role seeks to continually improve process and efficiency within the leadership team while providing direction to the administrative team. The salary will range from $70,000-87,000 depending upon experience. This position is fully onsite M-F standard business hours.

As a Paralegal/Executive Assistant, you will:

• Draft, proofread and file or send legal documents
• Monitor and support legal contract review process
• Upload fully executed contracts to database
• Review and advise sales agreements and non-disclosure agreements
• Prepare annual government filings and assist with corporate governance documentation, annual minutes and state required annual reports
• Perform administrative duties for the executive team such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and creating documents or presentations
• Coordinate signatures and communications with outside vendors and contacts
• Manage expense reimbursements
• Perform legal and background research when requested
• Serve as a point of contact between company owner and internal/external stakeholders
• Lead a small team of administrative professionals

Role Qualifications as a Paralegal/Executive Assistant:

• Preferred candidates will have a degree in Legal Studies or equivalent certification
• 5 years of experience in an administrative role at the executive level
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office
• Leverage Technology like software and AI for efficiency
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to maintain strong relationships
• Ability to create and document processes
• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting in English
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting