Paralegal

Paralegal Opportunity - Dayton, OH (Hybrid) We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal support to an in-house legal department and cross-functional business teams. This role will support a broad and evolving range of corporate legal functions, with a focus on commercial transactions, corporate records, intellectual property, legal operations, and workflow optimization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced corporate environment. This position will serve as a key liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel, internal stakeholders, and external organizations. Contract Information: 12 month contract Hybrid requirement: 4 days/week in office Dayton, OH Pay Rate: $35.00/hr W2 No C2C or H1B candidates at this time Key Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with drafting, assembling, reviewing, and editing contracts, legal agreements, and related documents. Support the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including tracking execution copies, coordinating signatures, and maintaining organized files within document management systems. Partner with internal commercial teams to ensure clear understanding of contract terms, status, and next steps. Evaluate existing legal processes to identify workflow gaps, eliminate redundancies, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Help develop, implement, and scale legal tools, workflows, templates, and contract playbooks. Manage legal billing, invoicing, and budget tracking, and assist with evaluations of legal technology vendors. Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics while supporting cross-functional legal projects and ad hoc requests. Serve as the primary intake specialist for new legal requests, gathering necessary documentation and managing multiple matters simultaneously. Review incoming patent correspondence, maintain the internal intellectual property docket, and monitor critical IP deadlines. Conduct project-based legal research at the direction of corporate counsel. Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate regulatory and government agencies. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a legal or corporate environment. Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders in areas such as technology, finance, legal, IT, engineering, and business operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong grammar, composition, and legal proofreading skills. Microsoft Office, including Excel; Google Workspace; Adobe Acrobat; and corporate document management systems. Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, legal tools, and workflows. Strong discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and judgment skills, including the ability to appropriately elevate issues. Foundational knowledge of basic contracting principles and legal requirements. Education & Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved program. Prior experience in a corporate legal department or law firm is preferred. Experience with transactional legal work and corporate governance is highly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr