Temporary Docketing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a corporate Legal Department by managing matters that directly impact various business units across the organization. This position will conduct legal research, perform fact-finding and discovery activities, coordinate with outside counsel, manage compliance and regulatory matters, and provide specialized paralegal support across multiple legal practice areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a corporate legal department or law firm, strong research and document drafting skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters affecting multiple business units and provide support to attorneys and stakeholders across the organization.
• Conduct legal research and prepare research memoranda for attorney review.
• Perform fact-finding investigations and coordinate discovery activities, including legal hold requests and due diligence reviews.
• Draft, review, edit, and finalize legal correspondence, contracts, agreements, reports, and other legal documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside counsel, regulatory agencies, and federal, state, and local government officials.
• Complete specialized paralegal projects based on assigned legal practice area.
• Investigate and respond to Notices of Violation and other compliance-related matters.
• Manage intellectual property docketing and tracking activities.
• Review vendor agreement redlines and identify legal risks requiring escalation.
• Monitor compliance with consent decrees, conciliation agreements, and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare legal submissions and filings to regulatory agencies.
• Research and monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry requirements that may impact the business.
• Obtain and analyze due diligence information and prepare summary reports for legal review.
• Prepare materials for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, regulatory filings, and presentations.
• Utilize matter management systems to document and track legal matters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience managing large volumes of work in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to draft and edit legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience drafting legal documents.
• Experience working in a corporate law department.
• Retail industry experience.
• Experience using legal matter management systems.
• State-designated Paralegal Certification.
• Experience with broad legal research projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate legal processes.

Performance Expectations

• Manage complex legal matters independently while supporting attorneys and business stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough legal and regulatory research and provide actionable summaries.
• Coordinate discovery efforts and due diligence activities efficiently.
• Draft legal correspondence and supporting documentation with minimal supervision.
• Track and manage compliance-related obligations and deadlines.
• Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Maintain accuracy while handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Mooresville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mooresville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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