Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

⚖️ Now Hiring: Senior Corporate Legal Professional (Non‑Litigation)

Winston‑Salem, NC | HYBRID role - 3 in office days and 2 work from home days

A respected business law group is adding a senior‑level corporate legal professional to support a rapidly growing corporate and transactional practice . This is a newly created role and a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated support person for a high‑performing corporate team handling sophisticated matters.

This position is ideal for someone who thinks like an attorney, executes like a paralegal, and thrives on autonomy .

What Sets This Senior Corporate Paralegal Role Apart

✨ Experience matters most—attitude matters just as much

✨ Hands‑on involvement with M& A, business sales, and commercial real estate

✨ Minimal supervision—trusted to own your work and move matters forward

✨ Corporate experience required (litigation will not translate here)

✨ Visible role serving as the bridge between attorneys and administrative support

Key Responsibilities

✅ Support a growing corporate practice with high‑volume transactional work

✅ Assist with mergers & acquisitions, business sales, and commercial real estate matters

✅ Draft, organize, and manage corporate and transactional documents

✅ Coordinate across attorneys, clients, and administrative staff

✅ Maintain organization and workflow without heavy attorney oversight

✅ Track time (target ~100 billable hours/month; no penalty if unmet)

✅ Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced practice

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in corporate law (law firm or in‑house)

Strong professionalism and judgment—carries themselves like an attorney

Able to work independently and anticipate client and attorney needs

Comfortable in a growing, evolving practice with long‑standing clients

Organized, reliable, and willing to jump in wherever needed

Litigation background not a fit

Work Environment

HYBRID role in Winston‑Salem - 3 in office days and 2 work from home days

Typical schedule starts at 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. (7.5‑hour day with lunch break)

Collegial, respectful culture with autonomy and accountability

Convenient location with free parking —not downtown

Why You’ll Want to Be Here

✔ Exceptionally smart, collaborative attorneys

✔ Interesting, high‑level transactional work

✔ Small‑firm feel where everyone knows each other

✔ Recognized as a top workplace finalist in the region

✔ Leadership that listens and acts on employee feedback

✔ Community‑focused culture with firm‑sponsored outings and events

Compensation & Benefits

100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental & Vision (employee + dependents)

️ Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability + Life Insurance (firm‑paid)

401(k) with 4% match

HSA with annual employer contribution

️ PTO starting at 112.5 hours (pro‑rated year one)

10 paid holidays

Free parking

✨ If you’re a seasoned corporate legal professional ready to step into a trusted, visible role with real impact , we should talk. Only candidates meeting the client's requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

#RobertHalfLegal #LegalCareers #CorporateLaw #ParalegalJobs #LegalProfessionals #TransactionalLaw #NorthCarolinaJobs #NowHiring #LawFirmCareers #LegalSupport