Compliance Paralegal

Engage PEO; Saint Petersburg (FL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks Paid Time-Off per Year (Incr.

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance Plan or HSA with emp

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Savings on insurance premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with match

Commuter and Parking Benefits

Pet Insurance

Theme Park Tickets

Job summary

Engage PEO is seeking a Compliance Paralegal to support our in-house HR consultants and Legal Department with regulatory compliance across states, ESAC, and IRS. This remote, full-time role involves assisting attorneys, preparing IRS CPEO forms, and ensuring timely reporting to regulators.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; PEO exposure is a plus. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• PEO experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; understanding of legal language and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with legal documents for attorneys as directed.
• Prepare IRS CPEO 8973 forms for new clients, terminating clients, and quarterly updates.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of client addition/termination reporting to state regulatory agencies, ESAC and IRS.
• Assist the Legal Department with license renewals promptly; manage administration of state licensing folders.
• Assist AGC and VP of Compliance with client termination processes, including contract reviews, investigations, and client notifications; provide weekly reports on compliance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

LOCATION:

United States-Remote

Department:

Compliance - Legal

Position:

Full Time-Non-Exempt

Engage PEO, recognized on the ‘INC. 5000 Honor Roll for the Fastest Growing Private Companies’ is seeking future Engagers who are ready to build a rewarding future. The Compliance Paralegal will assist our in-house Human Resource Consultants with supporting Engage PEO’s clients and Legal Department with regulatory compliance, including states, ESAC, and IRS.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with legal documents for attorneys as directed
• Prepares IRS CPEO 8973 forms for new clients, terminating clients, and quarterly updates
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of client addition/termination reporting to state regulatory agencies, ESAC and IRS
• Assist the Legal Department with license renewals promptly. Manage administration of state licensing folders in an appropriate manner
• Assist the Associate General Counsel and VP of Compliance with the client termination process, including contract reviews, investigations, and client notifications Provide weekly reports to the Associate General Counsel on compliance, including client add/drop notifications to the state, ESAC, and IRS
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience is a plus
• Proficient with MS Office and Intermedial Microsoft EXCEL skills Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods and processes, and other related matters

Compensation And Benefits

The starting base pay for this position is listed below. However, you should know that the pay rate may vary based on regional location, the candidate’s skill, and relevant experience. In addition, some positions may include a form of bonus or other incentive compensation, which would not be included in this hourly range.

Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off per Year (Increasing with seniority)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Your choice of Medical Insurance Plan or HSA with a generous employer contribution
• Life Insurance with an employer-paid base
• Dental and Vision
• Long-Term Disability Insurance with an employer-paid base
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings on most employee insurance premiums
• Medical Expense Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) enrollment with an automatic match
• Commuter and Parking Pre-tax Benefits
• Pet Insurance/Pet Assure Veterinarian Discount Plan
• Discount Tickets on Theme Parks and Attractions

We believe our success is primarily due to our diverse, talented employees who help to cultivate an inclusive learning culture. We encourage open, regular communication and development that fosters our strong team culture. We are committed to providing inclusive equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants for employment, and other covered individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, citizenship, genetics, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Furthermore, we are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation laws.

Engage PEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer