Paralegal, Finance

Instrument Marketing, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency as a Contract Paralegal, supporting a dynamic team in a remote-first environment. In this part-time role, you'll leverage your expertise in contract law to review and analyze legal documents, ensuring compliance and safeguarding the company. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and maintain an organized database of agreements. This position offers flexibility and the potential for growth within a creative and innovative firm, where your contributions will play a vital role in shaping client relationships and enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, and other agreements.
• Build and maintain a structured contract database.

Skills

Contract Law

Legal Terminology

Document Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Legal Studies

Tools

Airtable

DocuSign

Dropbox

Job description

Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with a team of over 200 talented individuals, organized across four specialized teams. Each team brings its expertise to life through best-in-class work, crafting transformative experiences for our clients. Our shift to a fully remote model has opened new doors for creativity, flexibility, and stronger client relationships. This approach not only strengthens our culture but also allows us to embrace diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to support our Agency on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week). This is a temporary employee position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, while remaining part-time. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work closely with both our internal network attorney and our broader internal teams to ensure the timely review, coordination, and execution of legal documents. Your work will help safeguard the company by identifying legal risks, streamlining contract processes, and establishing a comprehensive and accessible database of key client agreements.

What You'll Do

• Contract Review & Summary: Review and summarize redlines to MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, Data privacy, IT related, and other client-related agreements; flag key issues, inconsistencies, and risks.
• Contract Analysis: Analyze contract language to identify legal risks, obligations, and deviations from standard terms.
• Database Creation & Maintenance: Build and maintain a structured contract database (ideally in Airtable or similar tools) that captures key clauses, negotiated exceptions, and client-specific nuances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Corporate office, network attorney and internal teams (Finance, Account Management, Production) to ensure alignment on contract terms and requirements.
• Compliance Monitoring: Track key dates and obligations to ensure ongoing compliance with executed agreements; raise issues proactively.
• Legal Research: Support contract review activities and ad hoc questions from within the agency with research into relevant legal standards and best practices.
• Document Management: Maintain well-organized records of executed contracts, correspondence, and related documentation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably with a focus on contract law
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and DPAs
• Proficiency with document and contract management tools (e.g., Airtable, DocuSign, Dropbox, or other CMS)Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate legalese into business language
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
• Experience working in a creative agency, media, or technology environment is a plus

Pay Range

• The expected pay range for this position is $40-50/hr

Here’s what you can expect once you apply

• We'll review your application and reach out to discuss next steps
• You'll meet with a recruiter and we’ll get to know each other a little better.
• You'll have two remote interviews with key decision makers for the role you’re interested in