Corporate Paralegal/Contracts - Temp

Beacon Hill; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal seeks a Corporate Paralegal to support the Director of Legal in Irvine, CA. This contract role covers contract management, governance, IP, and day-to-day legal operations in a fast-paced in-house team.

The role involves managing workflows, CLM implementation, entity management, and coordination with outside counsel, IP teams, and vendors. Hybrid onsite Monday-Thursday, with remote Friday.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal, corporate legal or contracts experience.
• Experience in an in-house legal department preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; legal studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Hands-on with contracts and contract administration.
• Experience with CLM platforms is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract workflows from intake to signatures and DocuSign.
• Maintain and support the CLM system and data integrity.
• Assist with CLM implementation, process improvements and organization.
• Review NDAs and routine commercial agreements and support administration.
• Track trademark and patent timelines; coordinate with IP counsel.
• Support entity management, governance, filings, and corporate resolutions.
• Maintain business licenses across jurisdictions.
• Provide due diligence and document support for transactions.
• Handle subpoena intake and litigation hold notices; coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CLM platforms

DocuSign

Salesforce

Conga

CSC

Job description

Corporate Paralegal/Contracts - Temp (SF1474609LT) Irvine, California

Salary: USD45 - USD52 per hour

Corporate Paralegal
Location:Irvine, CA
Schedule:Hybrid, onsite Monday through Thursday, remote Friday
Pay:$45–$52/hour, depending on experience

Employment Type:Contract, with potential for extension or conversion

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the Director of Legal within a fast-paced in-house legal department for a growing technology company in Irvine, CA.

This is a broad, hands-on role supporting contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, legal operations, entity management, litigation support, and other day-to-day needs of the legal department. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contract workflows, including contract intake, tracking, signatures, and DocuSign processes
• Maintain and support the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
• Assist with CLM implementation, process improvements, and database organization
• Review routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, and support broader contract administration
• Manage trademark and patent portfolio matters, including tracking prosecution and renewal deadlines and coordinating with outside IP counsel
• Support entity management and corporate governance matters, including annual filings, certificates of good standing, and preparation of routine corporate resolutions
• Maintain business licenses and registrations across applicable jurisdictions
• Provide due diligence, database, and document support for corporate transactions
• Manage subpoena intake and processing and assist with litigation hold notices
• Support litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Assist with insurance applications and information gathering for policy renewals
• Process and track invoices from outside counsel and other legal vendors
• Maintain organized electronic legal files, records, and databases
• Generate reports using legal department systems and technology
• Assist with lease administration and facilities-related legal matters
• Prepare documents, presentations, and other materials for attorneys and legal staff
• Partner with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, outside counsel, and vendors
• Provide additional legal operations and administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of paralegal, corporate legal, contracts, or legal operations experience
• Prior experience working within an in-house legal department strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; legal studies or a related field preferred
• Paralegal certificate is a plus
• Hands-on experience with contracts and contract administration
• Experience with CLM platforms strongly preferred
• Exposure to corporate governance, entity management, intellectual property, litigation support, or similar corporate legal matters preferred
• Ability to independently manage projects and competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working within a small legal department and assisting across a variety of legal and administrative matters
• Experience with Conga, CSC, DocuSign, Salesforce, or similar legal technology is a plus
• Interest in using technology and AI tools to improve legal department efficiency is a plus

Schedule:

This is a 40-hour-per-week hybrid position based in Irvine, CA. The role requires onsite work Monday through Thursday, with Friday worked remotely. The Friday schedule is generally a shorter day, typically concluding around noon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate paralegal or legal operations professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and working closely with an in-house legal team.