Sr Paralegal

FOCUSPOINT; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FocusPoint is seeking a Senior Paralegal who will work directly with in-house attorneys on a wide range of corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced legal environment. You will conduct research, draft documents, manage filings, organize case materials, and help maintain a centralized legal repository.

This role requires strong organization and the ability to meet multiple deadlines with confidence.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of paralegal experience in corporate or transactional settings.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience supporting attorneys and managing filings.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across M&A, commercial transactions, contract review, real estate activity, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.
• Create and maintain a centralized repository of legal files and folders.
• Assist with corporate filings and updates across multiple states.
• Manage administrative tasks including calendaring hearings, tracking deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
• Prepare, scan, and organize documents for court filings.
• Perform routine office duties such as photocopying, scanning, and document preparation.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative legal team environment.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate support

Transactional support

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal Tracker

Job description

Senior Paralegal

Location: Middle TN

Employment Type: Full time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Sr Paralegal FocusPoint

FocusPoint is partnering with a well established, multi state organization to recruit an experienced Sr Paralegal. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast paced legal environment, enjoys variety, and brings a proven ability to support attorneys across corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters. The hiring company is growing, highly collaborative, and values organized, proactive legal support.

Position Overview

The Sr Paralegal will work directly with in house attorneys on a wide range of legal matters. You will conduct research, draft documents, manage filings, organize case materials, and help maintain a newly centralized legal repository. This role requires strong organization, excellent follow through, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across M&A, commercial transactions, contract review, real estate activity, regulatory matters, and corporate governance
• Create and maintain a centralized repository of legal files and folders
• Assist with corporate filings and updates across multiple states
• Manage administrative tasks including calendaring hearings, tracking deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics
• Prepare, scan, and organize documents for court filings
• Perform routine office duties such as photocopying, scanning, and document preparation
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative legal team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Six or more years of related paralegal experience
• Experience supporting attorneys in corporate or transactional environments
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Legal Tracker is a plus

Core Competencies

• Adaptability and comfort with change
• Strong collaboration and communication
• Sound decision making
• Drive for results
• Team oriented mindset

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a central part in strengthening the legal operations of a growing organization. You'll help streamline processes, improve document management, and support high impact legal work across the business.