Corporate Paralegal

Total Wine & More; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous store discounts

Health care plans (medical, dental, &視

401(k)

HSA / FSA

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development & product training

Consumer classes

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal team in Bethesda, MD. You will support governance, licensing, litigation, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and agencies.

You will handle electronic file systems, licensing workflows, and administrative duties, with 1–4 years paralegal experience and strong Excel and document-management skills. This role reports to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–4 years' experience as a paralegal within a law firm or corporate office environment.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and document management systems (Relativity, Concordance).
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organized systems for electronic legal files, workflows, and the store expansion database to ensure timely access and updates.
• Implement licensing processes for store operating companies, including tracking applications, renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Assess legal documentation and correspondence for accuracy and completeness, supporting litigation and compliance efforts.
• Resolve routine legal and administrative issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support the Legal Department with administrative tasks such as file organization, meeting coordination, expense reporting, and managing confidential communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Relativity

Concordance

Job description

About The Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal team in our Bethesda, MD office. You will support the Legal Department in managing a variety of legal matters including corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, licensing, and internal documentation. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on routine and moderately complex tasks. You will serve as a liaison between internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and government agencies. This role report to the General Counsel.

You will

• Develop and maintain organized systems for electronic legal files, workflows, and the store expansion database to ensure timely access and updates.
• Implement licensing processes for store operating companies, including tracking applications, renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Assess legal documentation and correspondence for accuracy and completeness, supporting litigation and compliance efforts.
• Resolve routine legal and administrative issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support the Legal Department with administrative tasks such as file organization, meeting coordination, expense reporting, and managing confidential communications.

You will come with

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 - 4 years' experience as a paralegal within a law firm or corporate office environment.
• Strong technical skills in Excel and document management systems (e.g., Relativity, Concordance).
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous store discounts
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Disability & life insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• College tuition assistance
• Career development & product training
• Consumer classes
• & More!

Crafted for you

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program. To view our full career page, click here: https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation.

Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications.

Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.