Franchise Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are a  small law firm based in Falls Church, Virginia with a focus on franchise, trademark, and motor vehicle mobility law. We seek to provide superior, cost effective and personalized legal services to our clients, while maintaining a professional and informal work-place environment. We support equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, and we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.

Summary of Position: The paralegal reports to the partners in the firm to whom they are assigned as a team member, any associates working on projects for the team, and the Firm Administrator. The paralegal is responsible for supporting attorneys in franchise registration, transactional and litigation matters. Flexibility is important and priorities in work may vary often based on our needs at any given time. This is a full time position and the scheduled hours will generally be 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an hour lunch break, but are negotiable.

Hybrid Office / Telework: We offer a telework program for our paralegals where they can request to work from home up to two days a week after they have been employed by us for at least six months. Factors we will consider include the level of job knowledge attained and the productivity the paralegal has demonstrated. A decision to permit telework is subject to continuing productivity and performance.

Experience Required - College degree and at least three years of experience as a paralegal with a private law firm or with a corporation's legal department required; no prior experience as a franchise paralegal is necessary, although the ideal candidate will have such experience. Paralegal certificate not required, but preferred .

Key Responsibilities: The following describes the key responsibilities.

• Support franchise regulatory attorneys and other paralegals in the preparation, reviewing, filing, and management of franchise agreements, registrations, renewals, and amendments, including communicating with state regulators

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including organization, tracking, and timely execution of franchise and business contracts

• Assist with the state and federal franchise registrations

• Partner Cross-functionally to address contract-related questions and resolve issues efficiently

• Track key deadlines and ensure proactive follow-up

• Help refine and strengthen contract management policies, procedures, and systems

• Organize and maintain a comprehensive contract management system and renewals, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)

• Assist with corporate filings, resolutions, and governance documentation

• Transactional work including preparing franchise agreements, default and termination notices, merger and acquisition transactions, franchise transfers, due diligence, preparing closing binders and related tasks

• Litigation support including drafting pleadings and discovery requests/responses; electronic filing of court papers; document review and management for discovery; exhibit preparation for depositions, motions, and hearings/trials; cite checking briefs; and maintenance of litigation files

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, CM-ECF/PACER (US Courts electronic docket and filing system), and Internet search engines and research tools. We may require testing of certain key skills prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• AD&D insurance

• Disability insurance

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Profit sharing

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.