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KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Corporate Paralegal in Irvine, Ca.
This is a position based in Irvine, CA, with a schedule of 4 9-hour days (M-Th) in-office and 1 ½-day (Fri) remote per week
POSITION SUMMARY
The Corporate Paralegal is a high-impact role within a small, fast-paced in-house legal department. This individual will operate with significant independence and autonomy, leading work streams and projects across intellectual property portfolio management, corporate governance, contract administration, litigation support, and legal operations. The ideal candidate thrives wearing multiple hats and brings a leadership mindset, functioning as a trusted partner to C-Suite and executive level leadership and outside counsel. Candidates who are energized by ownership, variety, and the opportunity to shape how a legal department operates will find this position especially rewarding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Intellectual Property and Corporate Governance:
• Manage the company's trademark and patent portfolio, including prosecution tracking, renewal deadlines, and coordination with outside IP counsel
• Oversee entity management compliance, including CSC relationship management, annual filings, and certificates of good standing
• Support corporate governance activities, including routine resolution preparation
• Prepare and maintain business licenses and registrations across applicable jurisdictions
Contract and Commercial Operations:
• Manage CLM database and contract workflows, including signature and DocuSign processes
• Lead CLM implementation and optimization projects
• Perform routine contract review (e.g., NDAs), with training provided to expand contract review and administration responsibilities over time
• Provide due diligence and document support for corporate transactions, including database management and deal flow
Litigation and Regulatory Support:
• Manage subpoena intake and processing
• Prepare and administer litigation hold notices
• Coordinate insurance applications and data gathering for policy renewals
Legal Operations and Administration:
• Process and track invoices for outside counsel and legal vendors
• Maintain organized legal records, electronic files, and databases
• Generate reports from legal software tools
• Prepare documents and presentations for attorneys and legal staff
• Manage routine lease administration and facilities-related legal tasks
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and contract managers as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Background
• Experience managing an intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and patents
• Entity management and corporate governance experience
• License and registration management experience
• Litigation management and support experience
• CLM platform experience, with interest in or experience leading system implementation projects
Skills and Attributes
• Self-directed professional who takes initiative, works independently, and drives projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to lead work streams and manage projects from concept through execution
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to contribute across all levels of work, from strategic project leadership to routine administrative tasks
• Proficiency with legal technology platforms; experience with Conga, CSC, DocuSign, and/or Salesforce is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and enthusiasm for adopting technology to improve efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus
Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal or legal operations professional in an in-house legal department
• Experience managing diverse responsibilities is strongly preferred
Job Requirements
Compensation depends on experience but is typically 40-45/hr
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.