Paralegal

The Ash Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Direct primary care

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Paralegal (24619) for our client, a technology company delivering hardware, software, and services that transform productivity. This role is based in Dayton, OH and onsite.

This 12-month contract offers up to $39/hr W2, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, direct primary care, and a 4% matched 401(k) after six months. The paralegal will provide comprehensive legal support, manage contracts, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a legal or corporate environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Clear and effective communication with clients and teams, written and verbal.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, assemble, review, and edit contracts and related documents under attorney supervision.
• Track contract execution, collect signatures, and organize files in the document management system.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to clarify terms and progress.
• Support billing, regulatory filings, and cross-functional legal projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Discretion/Confidentiality

Legal proofreading

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

*** US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties ***

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Paralegal (24619) for our client,a pioneering technology company providing hardware, software, and services that transform and improve productivity across industries. This is a 12-month contract position working in Dayton, OH (Onsite). We are offering a pay rate up to $39 per hour W2 based on skill set.

• Compensation: Up to $39/hr W2
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite)

Provides comprehensive legal support to the legal department and cross-functional teams, acting as a liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders. Manages contract lifecycle, document organization, and workflow optimization to streamline commercial transactions. Supports legal projects, billing, and regulatory filings while maintaining confidentiality and high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, assemble, review, and edit contracts and ancillary documents under attorney supervision
• Track contract execution, collect signatures, and organize files in the document management system
• Partner with commercial teams to clarify contract terms and progress
• Evaluate and improve processes to eliminate redundancies, reduce costs, and optimize operations
• Design and scale legal tools, workflows, templates, and contract playbooks
• Manage legal billing, invoicing, and budget tracking; assist with vendor evaluations
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for meetings; support cross-functional legal projects
• Serve as primary intake specialist, gathering documentation for new legal requests and managing multiple matters concurrently
• Review patent correspondence, maintain docketing database, and ensure IP deadlines are met
• Conduct project-based legal research; prepare and file documents with regulatory and government entities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a legal or corporate environment, working cross-functionally with technology, finance, legal, IT, engineering, and business stakeholders
• Proven ability to interface with clients and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, high attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in grammar, composition, and legal proofreading
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and corporate document management systems
• Openness to learning, adopting, and leveraging new technological solutions and legal workflows
• Demonstrated ability to exercise strict discretion and maintain absolute confidentiality with sensitive information
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, backed by strong judgment and the capacity to elevate issues appropriately
• Foundational knowledge of basic contracting principles and legal requirements
• Bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA-approved program
• Prior experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm, with exposure to transactional work and corporate governance highly preferred