Paralegal

Plexus Worldwide; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with company match

Health coaching

Job summary

Plexus Worldwide in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an experienced paralegal to provide substantive legal and operational support across corporate, marketing, IP, contracts, and litigation matters. You will work closely with attorneys and business partners to drive assigned legal projects and help strengthen processes that enable the Legal team to operate effectively.

This hands‑on role requires autonomy, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the insight to translate complex legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate Legal department or law firm; in‑house experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Experience across multiple legal areas such as corporate governance, contracts, promotions/marketing, intellectual property, or litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of discretion and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conducts legal research across U.S. and international jurisdictions and prepares clear summaries for attorney review.
• Corporate Governance: Supports entity management, filings, minutes, consents, resolutions, annual meetings, and compliance calendars.
• Marketing & Promotions: Supports legal review of contests, promotions, advertising, product claims, and influencer content.
• Contracts & Legal Requests: Drafts and reviews routine agreements and manages intake and tracking of legal requests.
• Intellectual Property: Supports IP filings, renewals, deadlines, portfolio maintenance, and coordination with counsel.
• Litigation Support: Assists with litigation and discovery matters, including holds, subpoenas, and related requests.
• Legal Operations: Maintains Legal dept systems, records, matter management, and e-billing; identifies process improvements.
• Project Management & Partnership: Drives assigned legal projects and collaborates with stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure timely execution.
• Confidentiality & Judgment: Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytics

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Legal tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Legal tech systems

Document management

Job description

The Role

The Paralegal provides substantive legal and operational support across a broad range of matters for Plexus Worldwide. Working closely with attorneys and business partners, this role conducts legal research and supports corporate, marketing, promotional, intellectual property, contract, and litigation matters while independently driving assigned legal projects.

The Role

The Paralegal provides substantive legal and operational support across a broad range of matters for Plexus Worldwide. Working closely with attorneys and business partners, this role conducts legal research and supports corporate, marketing, promotional, intellectual property, contract, and litigation matters while independently driving assigned legal projects. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced paralegal who can work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and help strengthen the systems and processes that enable the Legal team to operate effectively.

Employee Value Proposition

This role offers broad in‑house legal experience with meaningful, substantive work. You will conduct research, draft and review legal documents, support business initiatives, and work directly with attorneys, business leaders, and outside counsel across U.S. and international markets. You will also have the opportunity to improve the processes, systems, and tools that support the Legal department’s next chapter.

Key Performance Objectives

• Build Promotional Compliance Expertise: Develop expertise in U.S. and international contest, sweepstakes, and promotional requirements and help translate those requirements into practical guidance and education for business teams.
• Support the IP Portfolio: Develop a strong understanding of Plexus’ intellectual property portfolio and proactively support filings, renewals, deadlines, and ongoing maintenance.
• Advance Legal Research & Analysis Capabilities: Conduct legal research and analysis, and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance and insights.
• Optimize Contracts & Legal Request Management: Provide business‑focused legal support, ensuring timely intake, drafting, review, execution, tracking, and organization of contracts

Performance Accountabilities

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conducts legal and regulatory research across U.S. and international jurisdictions and prepares clear, concise summaries and work product for attorney review.
• Corporate Governance: Supports corporate entity management, including formations, filings, minutes, consents, resolutions, annual meetings, and compliance calendars.
• Marketing & Promotions: Supports legal review of contests, sweepstakes, incentives, advertising, product claims, testimonials, influencer content, and other consumer‑facing initiatives.
• Contracts & Legal Requests: Drafts and reviews routine agreements and legal documents and manages the intake, execution, organization, and tracking of legal requests and contracts.
• Intellectual Property: Supports intellectual property filings, renewals, deadlines, portfolio maintenance, and coordination with attorneys and outside counsel.
• Litigation Support: Assists with litigation and discovery matters, including litigation holds, subpoenas, garnishments, and related legal requests.
• Legal Operations: Maintains Legal department systems, records, matter management, and e‑billing while identifying opportunities to improve processes, technology, and efficiency.
• Project Management & Partnership: Independently drives assigned legal projects and partners with internal stakeholders, international teams, outside counsel, and vendors to ensure timely execution and resolution.
• Confidentiality & Judgment: Handles sensitive legal and business information with discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism

Performance Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a corporate Legal department or law firm; in‑house experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Experience across multiple legal areas such as corporate governance, contracts, promotions/marketing, intellectual property, or litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of discretion and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.

About Plexus

Founded in gut health. Experts in microbiome. Plexus Worldwide®, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct‑selling company recognized as a top employer. Over the past 18 years, Plexus has dedicated itself to promoting hope, health, and happiness through its scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements, weight management products, and personal care products, sold primarily through Plexus Brand Ambassadors. As a six‑time Best Places to Work awardee, Blue Zone‑approved employer, and an AZ Most Admired Company, Plexus prides itself on its robust organizational culture and commitment to community support and philanthropy. Our team is driven by a shared mission to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals while offering additional income through the sale of products. Join us to be part of a team that values people, innovation, wellness, and community impact.

Benefits

• Highly rated and competitive medical plans.
• 401 (k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• 1-on-1, personalized health coaching.
• Many other voluntary benefits.

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