Paralegal

LHH

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO) up to 184 hours a year

13 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

A legal services firm in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Franchise Paralegal to support corporate transactions. This hybrid role offers flexibility with remote options. Responsibilities include managing franchise registrations, drafting legal documents, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate and at least 5 years of franchise law experience. Benefits include PTO, medical coverage, and a 401k plan. This position is full-time with standard business hours.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in franchise law.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant legal software essential.

Responsibilities

Manage franchise registrations and renewals across multiple states.
Draft franchise disclosure documents and agreements.
Liaise with clients during registration and renewal processes.
Monitor trademark registrations and timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with legal software

Education

Paralegal certificate or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

iManage

Kofax

NASAA EFD

Job description

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Franchise Paralegal – Corporate

Location: St. Louis, MO | Hybrid

We’re seeking an experienced Franchise Paralegal to support a corporate transactional team. This role offers flexibility—hybrid (2 days remote, 3 in-office) or fully remote if outside commuting distance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage franchise registrations, disclosures, renewals, and filings across multiple states.
Draft and update franchise disclosure documents and agreements.
Liaise with clients throughout registration and renewal processes.
Monitor trademark registrations and franchise agreement timelines.
Maintain precedent database and assist with drafting legal documents.
Research, organize, and summarize documents; ensure accuracy under tight deadlines.
Track billable hours and maintain clear documentation.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ franchise experience.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant legal software.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours with occasional overtime.

Tools: Microsoft Suite, iManage, Kofax, NASAA EFD, and state-specific portals.

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan.

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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