Corporate Paralegal

Novate Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novate Legal Search is seeking a paralegal for our Franchise Law Practice Group in the San Fernando Valley. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of paralegal experience and can work with multiple lawyers in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

The role includes assisting with annual updates and Franchise Disclosure Documents, processing franchise regulatory filings, and supporting attorneys on a range of transactions while nurturing client relationships.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of substantive corporate, IP or transactional paralegal experience.
• California credentialing preferred but not required.
• Strong MS Office, Adobe, and Outlook proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual updates and Franchise Disclosure Documents.
• Process and track franchise regulatory filings.
• Support attorneys on various transactions and projects.
• Nurture client relationships and conduct research.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Contract Drafting

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

California Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Well-established San Fernando Valley Firm seeks an exceptional paralegal to assist our Franchise Law Practice Group. Ideal candidate is organized, with 1 to 3 years paralegal experience, able to work with multiple busy lawyers in an active, highly service-oriented practice. At our firm, you will nurture client relationships and conduct research to support attorneys' matters. The candidate's responsibilities will include assisting with annual updates and preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents; accurately and efficiently processing and tracking franchise regulatory filings; and providing support to attorneys on an array of other transactions and projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have a minimum of 1 to 3 years of substantive and current corporate, intellectual property or other transactional paralegal experience and preferred to be a credentialed paralegal in California, but not required. Franchise experience is a plus, but not required. Other types of paralegal experience will be considered. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel in particular), Adobe and Outlook; have strong contract drafting experience; be detail oriented; have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills; the ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and multitask across multiple projects; and the ability to work in a team environment.

We offer a collegial working environment, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunity. The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.