Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Ready to make a meaningful impact? At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards including Inc.com’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact. We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam. The Legal and Compliance team at Brighton Jones plays a crucial role in ensuring the firm operates with the highest ethical and legal standards. We provide guidance and support across various aspects of the business, including regulatory compliance, client agreements, vendor contracts, and corporate governance. We are a collaborative, supportive, and highly team-oriented group that values proactive legal support, shared ownership, and strong partnership across the firm.  We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented teammate who will provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support, including navigating complex issues and taking ownership of meaningful projects, to the Legal and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be independent and proactive, while also bringinga strong teamapproach – someone who works well with others, communicates clearly, contributes to a positive team dynamic, and understands that success in this role depends on trust,collaborationand follow-through. This person shoulddemonstrateexcellentjudgment,  structured communication and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.   Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align! What You'll Do: ContractLifecycle Management (CLM)SystemOversight Assist with the implementation and subsequently oversee and maintain the firm’s CLM system to ensure agreements are reviewed, approved, and archived in accordance with firm policies. Support continuous improvement of legal operations by optimizing the intake process and workflow automation. Legal Agreements & Corporate Filings Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents. Draft/formal legal documents and correspondence. Assist with entity management activities, including formations, registrations, annual renewals, and state filings. Regulatory ComplianceSupport Assist with preparation and maintenance of regulatory filings (e.g., Form ADV, state registrations, and related disclosures). Assist with review of firm’s marketing content for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Develop or assist in developing and maintaining written policies and processes for the Compliance team. Assist in developing testing procedures of firm data in accordance with regulations and provide results and recommendations to senior leadership. Insurance Administration  Oversee routine requirements of the firm’s insurance portfolio and program, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Manage the preparation for annual insurance renewals, including gathering documentation from different business stakeholders and completing applications, under attorney supervision. Project Management & Cross-FunctionalCollaboration Support teams across the firm, providing flexible and timely support on tasks and projects. Present and communicate issues in a clear, concise and effective manner to technical and non-technical audiences. What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved school preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years of professional work experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, highly preferred in financial services. Familiarity with SEC regulatory framework for investment advisers (e.g., Advisers Act concepts, Form ADV) preferred. Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or compliance programs within financial services strongly preferred. Strong project management and problem-solving mindset with ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and enterprise document management systems. Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines or quick turnaround times. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves. This is a full-time, exempt, in-office position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility. Compensation: Pay: $85,000 - $100,000 per year Ownership & Financial Wellbeing Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation Equity ownership opportunities for every employee New Business Incentive Program Generous employee referral bonus Cell phone data reimbursement Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members Time & Flexibility Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1 Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching Heavily subsidized transit Growth & Development 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues Personal career development plans Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees) Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend Connection & Community Quarterly team-building events Regular social events Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups Family & Milestones Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent) Adoption benefits Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years Visa Sponsorship : Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future. We are committed to building a business where all of our team members genuinely love where they work and are empowered to reach their full potential. We do this by building authentic relationships with one another, learning and growing continuously together, working hard while having lots of fun, and giving back to our community. Brighton Jones is a team founded on equity and respect, and we’re on a mission to help each other, our clients, and global community thrive. We actively foster a compassionate and inclusive culture and are committed to creating a diverse #OneTeam where teammates can show up authentically. To the right individual, we offer very competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, an award-winning culture, and rewarding career growth. Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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