Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

About Aventon

Aventon is an electric bicycle company that is passionate about creating high-quality, stylish, and affordable ebikes. We believe that e-bikes have the potential to revolutionize transportation and make it more accessible for everyone. Aventon is committed to providing our customers with the best possible riding experience, and we are always looking for ways to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

Aventon is looking for a hands-on Paralegal to join our team and support a wide range of legal and business matters. This role is highly cross-functional and will touch on contracts, corporate records, intellectual property, compliance, and claims management. You’ll also play a key role in helping the company manage injury-related claims and lawsuits. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing legal work with business needs in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and company policies.
• Maintain and organize corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and compliance filings.
• Coordinate with external counsel to ensure timely communication and efficient case management.
• Assist in managing product- and bike-related claims and litigation matters.
• Support legal responses to lawsuits and prepare documentation, evidence, and discovery materials.
• Track and monitor all claims, litigation, and related deadlines.
• Support the management of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Assist with compliance initiatives and monitor updates to applicable regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling, correspondence, and file management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and documentation for legal matters.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited program (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the retail, consumer products, or e-mobility/electric bicycle industries.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, intellectual property, and litigation procedures.
• Experience managing product liability claims, injury claims, or related lawsuits is highly desirable.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Experience with legal document management or case management software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including keyboard, mouse, telephone, copier, and scanner.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds (such as files, case binders, or office supplies).
• Ability to bend, reach, and retrieve documents from filing cabinets or shelves.
• Work is performed in an in-office, climate-controlled environment.
• Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility required to meet deadlines.
• Standard office equipment is used daily; noise level is typically low to moderate.
• Minimal travel may be required for meetings, court filings, or offsite consultations.

Keys to Success:

• DATA DRIVEN – you thrive on data and use it to guide your decision making, recommendations, and priorities.
• NIMBLE – you can work in ambiguity and are committed to helping Aventon level up. You can shift perspectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• RESILIENT – you don’t shy away from a challenge and take every opportunity to learn and grow. You’re accountable, can admit when you’re wrong, and can come back to the table after a hard day to keep working toward our desired future.
• SOLUTIONS ORIENTED / SOLUTIONIZED – you can identify the problem and find a solution for it. You strive for continuous improvement and aren’t afraid to speak up about what is working, and what isn’t.
• ENGAGED – you love the work, love the product, and believe in the mission. If you don’t connect with something about Aventon, this probably isn’t the place for you.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits
• Life & Supplement Life
• 401K retirement plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave & Personal Day
• Training and Development
• Career Opportunity!
• Employee Discounts on Bikes and Accessories

This salary range is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

Ride Aventon, Inc. (“the Company” or “Aventon”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Aventon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please email our Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.