Corporate Paralegal and Compliance Specialist

Cla-Val Company; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Industries is seeking a Corporate Paralegal and Compliance Specialist to manage daily legal operations, governance, and regulatory reporting. You will support executive leadership, maintain corporate entities, review contracts, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and municipal requirements.

The role requires in-house paralegal experience, California regulatory knowledge, and strong contract-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3–5+ years in-house corporate paralegal or business law experience.
• Strong knowledge of California regulatory requirements and DIR reporting.
• Experience with contracts, governance, and record-keeping tools.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance, maintain minute books and records.
• Review and manage vendor contracts, NDAs, and related docs.
• Administer shareholder records, stock certificates, and ledgers.
• Assist with due diligence for property transactions and leases.
• Coordinate compliance and record-keeping for program requirements.
• Serve as liaison for litigation cases and IP protection tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal experience

California regulatory knowledge

Contract lifecycle management

Entity management portals

Litigation support coordination

Tools

E-filing systems

Contract management software

Job description

Corporate Paralegal and Compliance Specialist

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E-VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES
Job Description
Corporate Paralegal and Compliance Specialist

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

Under minimal direction, the Corporate Paralegal and Compliance Specialist will manage our daily legal operations, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting. This role will act as a core support hub for our executive team, maintaining corporate entities, reviewing contracts, and ensuring absolute compliance with applicable laws and municipal operational requirements.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

Duties/Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Shareholder Support

• Manage and file all necessary City, County andstate registrations.
• Maintain accuratecorporate minute books, resolutions.
• Administershareholder support tracking, including issuing and managing stock certificates, ledgers.

Contract Management & Transactional Support

• Perform initial reviews, redlines, and structural audits ofvendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and general legal agreements.
• Certificate of Insurance, Bonds and related documents as required.
• Assist in specialized due diligence and document management forproperty purchases and property leases.
• Support administrative tracking and documentation for companyWorker’s Compensation claimsand renewals.
• Coordinate operational compliance and rigorous record-keeping for the company’s regionalVanpool program requirements.

Case & Intellectual Property Support

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison forongoing and new legal litigation cases, organizing discovery evidence and managing case tracking timelines.
• Facilitate administrative tracking and standard form drafting for the protection of companypatents and trademarks.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following :

Experience/Training/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to position and/or American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of in-house Corporate legal department or business law firm experience.
• California labor knowledge: Demonstrate experience navigating California-specific regulatory bodies, specifically DIR reporting and prevailing wage structures.
• Software: High proficiency with entity management portals, e-filing systems, and contract lifecycle management tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems;
• Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the work day; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day. Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task;
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening, hearing ability, and visual acuity;
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and other office equipment as applicable;
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 lbs.;
• Ability to safely walk/move about on uneven and/or sand-covered surfaces throughout the 20-acre facility; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
  • Reasonable accommodations provided upon request;

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - BY CHOICE

Griswold Industry’s VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicants for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America