Corporate Paralegal

United Staffing Associates; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

United Staffing Associates, partnering with a Bakersfield law firm, seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in corporate, business, and employment matters. duties include due diligence, document prep, and transaction support.

The ideal candidate has a California Paralegal Certificate and a Bachelor's degree, strong research and drafting skills, and can manage deadlines in a collaborative environment. Full-time with standard hours; benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• California Paralegal Certificate required.
• Prior paralegal experience involving corporate transactions and business law matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, and closing activities.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, corporate resolutions, and other transactional legal documents.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, business entity filings, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate transaction timelines, track deadlines, and facilitate the collection, review, and execution of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and other legal materials related to corporate and business law matters.
• Organize and manage due diligence materials, client records, and confidential transaction documentation.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and outside parties to coordinate information requests and support the completion of transactions.
• Provide additional legal research, document preparation, and administrative support on business and employment law matters as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Drafting documents

Reviewing documents

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Corporate transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree

California Paralegal Certificate

Job description

United Staffing Associates is partnering with an established law firm in Bakersfield, California, to recruit an experienced Corporate Paralegal. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys complex legal work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings strong analytical and organizational skills. Working closely with attorneys, you will support a diverse range of corporate, business, and employment law matters, including legal research, document preparation, and transaction support.

Sample Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, and closing activities.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, corporate resolutions, and other transactional legal documents.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, business entity filings, and organizational documents.
• Coordinate transaction timelines, track deadlines, and facilitate the collection, review, and execution of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and other legal materials related to corporate and business law matters.
• Organize and manage due diligence materials, client records, and confidential transaction documentation.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and outside parties to coordinate information requests and support the completion of transactions.
• Provide additional legal research, document preparation, and administrative support on business and employment law matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• California Paralegal Certificate required.
• Prior paralegal experience involving corporate transactions and business law matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze complex legal information.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to client interactions.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime when necessary to meet business needs

Compensation & Benefits, and Perks

• $50,000 to $90,000/year based on relevant skills and experience
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid vacation, personal and sick days; paid holidays; wellness programs; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee recognition and rewards programs, regular social events, team-building activities, and a stocked employee breakroom.

About United Staffing Associates

United Staffing Associates is a professional search and staffing firm partnering with organizations to identify talented professionals for critical roles. We are conducting this search on behalf of our client and will facilitate the recruitment process from initial consideration through the hiring process. The identity of the hiring company