Contracts Paralegal, In-House (12 – 6 PST, San Fran, CA)

Given the firm’s East Coast client base and deal activity, this role requires a consistent schedule of 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST to ensure alignment with New York-based stakeholders and business needs.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule (2 days per week in the San Francisco office).

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and manage a range of legal and commercial documents, including:

  • Engagement letters
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements and Scopes of Work (SOWs)

• Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on a variety of matters, including:

  • Contract revisions and negotiations
  • Debt collection
  • Bankruptcy-related issues
  • Subpoena responses

• Track and follow up on in-progress contracts to drive timely execution and closure

• Maintain and distribute regular reporting on:

  • Contracts drafted
  • Contracts executed
  • Terminations and status updates

• Support senior leadership (CFO and COO) with:

  • Regulatory requests and inquiries (e.g., FINRA)
  • Preparation of documentation and formal responses

• Act as central custodian of legal and client-related information:

  • Ensure accurate entry into the firm’s CRM
  • Route materials and inquiries to appropriate stakeholders

• Serve as a key point of contact for incoming client and CRM-related requests

• Provide project management, administrative, and operational support across Legal & Finance functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally within a securities litigation group at a large law firm
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality, with the ability to handle highly sensitive, market-moving information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with NetSuite preferred
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and take on new responsibilities

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to support senior leadership within a top-tier advisory environment, gaining exposure to complex, high-impact corporate matters while operating in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous setting.