Paralegal

Roessel Joy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Roessel Joy seeks a Corporate Paralegal for a 6–12 month temporary assignment. You will support commercial contracts, legal documentation, and day-to-day corporate operations, helping manage agreements from review to execution and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong contract and corporate matters knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and contract management systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong experience supporting commercial contracts and corporate matters.
• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, and redlining agreements.
• Experience managing contracts through review, approval, and execution.
• Strong understanding of contract terminology and legal documentation.
• Experience with vendors, contractors, and outside counsel.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and redline MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, change orders, and vendor agreements.
• Support attorneys with contract review, revisions, negotiations, and execution.
• Coordinate contracts through internal approvals and electronic signature.
• Communicate with vendors, contractors, partners, stakeholders, and outside counsel.
• Track contract status, renewals, amendments, and expiration dates.
• Maintain organized corporate, contract, and legal files.
• Manage contract data in internal databases and contract systems.
• Review vendor insurance certificates and compliance requirements.
• Assist with corporate and real estate related legal documentation and due diligence.
• Coordinate signatures and related documentation.
• Assist with contract close-out and proper maintenance of executed agreements.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and status updates for teams.
• Conduct legal research and assist with special projects.
• Provide general corporate paralegal support to the legal department.

Skills

corporate paralegal

contract management

legal research

communication skills

organization

MS Office

attention to detail

vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CLM systems

document management system

electronic signature platforms

Job description

Our client, a growing real estate investment and development company, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a 6–12 month temporary assignment. This role is ideal for a corporate paralegal with strong experience supporting commercial contracts, legal documentation, and day-to-day corporate legal operations. The Corporate Paralegal will work closely with the legal and business teams to manage agreements from initial review and negotiation through execution, while maintaining accurate corporate and contract records.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review, draft, and redline MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, change orders, vendor agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Support attorneys with contract review, revisions, negotiations, and execution
• Coordinate contracts through internal legal and business approvals and electronic signature
• Communicate directly with vendors, contractors, business partners, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel regarding contract requirements and documentation
• Track contract status, renewals, amendments, expiration dates, and other key obligations
• Maintain organized and accurate corporate, contract, and legal files
• Manage contract data and documentation within internal databases and contract management systems
• Review vendor insurance certificates and other contractual compliance requirements
• Assist with corporate and real estate-related legal documentation and due diligence
• Coordinate signatures, approvals, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Assist with contract close-out and ensure executed agreements and related documentation are properly maintained
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and status updates for the legal and business teams
• Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with special projects as needed
• Provide general corporate legal and paralegal support to the legal department

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5+ years of corporate paralegal experience
• Strong experience supporting commercial contracts and corporate legal matters
• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, and redlining agreements
• Experience managing contracts through review, approval, and execution
• Strong understanding of contract terminology and legal documentation
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, business partners, and/or outside counsel
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) or document management system is a plus
• Experience in real estate, construction, development, architecture, engineering, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Position: Corporate Paralegal

Schedule: Monday & Friday Remote; Tuesday–Thursday Onsite

Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Duration: 6–12 Month Temporary Assignment