Senior Corporate Paralegal – Global Governance & Transactions

PayPal; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a highly experienced senior paralegal to join its in-house legal team in Scottsdale. The role serves as the lead paralegal on major cases and projects, coordinating between legal counsel, clients, and outside vendors with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate has extensive legal knowledge, superb organizational and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage high-stakes matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and management of complex cases, including high-volume litigation and corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic input during case planning, research, and pre-trial preparations.
• Draft, review, and manage critical legal documents with minimal legal counsel oversight.
• Oversee and coordinate discovery processes, including document production and e-discovery management.
• Train, mentor, and review work of junior paralegals and support staff.
• Maintain direct client relationships, managing expectations and ensuring superior service quality.

Skills

Advanced legal knowledge

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Client liaison

Mentoring junior staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

SharePoint

Diligent

Job description

PayPal is seeking a highly experienced senior paralegal to join its in-house legal team in Scottsdale. The role serves as the lead paralegal on major cases and projects, coordinating between legal counsel, clients, and outside vendors with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate has extensive legal knowledge, superb organizational and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage high-stakes matters while maintaining strong client relationships.