Corporate Paralegal

Socket.dev; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

HSAs & 401K matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to join our corporate legal team in Aurora, IL. The role supports formation, contracts, and compliance, with a focus on ContractPodAI and document management. Candidates should have 3+ years in a corporate setting and strong contract knowledge.

Association with Corporate Counsel and legal support for litigation projects are part of the responsibilities. A$benfits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formation and dissolution of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Draft and review contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain Contract Lifecycle Management System and organize contract files.

Job description

The salary for this position ranges depending on experience between 80,000 to 95,000 per year, with a 10% bonus opportunity.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday October 12, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

• Assist with the formation and dissolution of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Draft and review contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents
• Assist in routing contracts and maintaining the Contract Lifecycle Management System (ContractPodAI) from a legal perspective.
• Organize and maintain contract files and documentation.
• Provide administrative support for litigation management and other special projects as needed.
• Assist with gathering and organizing documents for outside counsel.
• Assist in maintaining knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to Company businesses by organizing legal resources and updates.
• Support the Corporate Counsel in due diligence on business initiatives and review of marketing and promotional materials by organizing relevant documentation.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to intellectual property filings and technology licensing.
• Provide support in organizing materials and documentation for the Company's Compliance program.
• Assist with administrative aspects of insurance programs.
• Prepare and organize legal documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal agencies
• Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems.
• Handle general inquiries and direct them to the appropriate legal team member.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 3+ years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant in a corporate legal department or law firm setting.
• Familiarity with commercial contracts and corporate legal processes.
• Experience with document management systems, ideally ContractPodAI or similar platforms.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and general legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (or comparable programs) and legal research databases

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / ... / M/F/Disabled/Veteran

So: Wanna WOW with us?