โญโญโญ Legal Assistant / Paralegal โญโญโญ
Pay Rate: $60,000โ$90,000/year; Based on experience
Location: Latham, NY (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time Temporary
Experience supporting legal operations, contracts, or corporate legal functions preferred
Our client in the Latham, NY area is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and supporting a broad range of legal, administrative, and operational initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience managing legal documentation and records, and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders. This role offers exposure to a variety of legal matters and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and efficiency of the legal function.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant / Paralegal will include:
โข Provide administrative and operational support to the in-house legal team
โข Draft, review, edit, and maintain legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and related records
โข Coordinate execution and signature processes for legal agreements and corporate documents
โข Maintain legal databases, records, entity documentation, and departmental files
โข Support contract lifecycle management activities and maintain organized contract repositories
โข Conduct legal and business research and compile information for attorneys and leadership
โข Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders
โข Track legal matters, reporting requirements, and key departmental metrics
โข Assist with compliance initiatives, policy updates, and legal projects as assigned
โข Support travel coordination, expense reporting, meeting preparation, and administrative activities for Legal and Finance teams
โข Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external business needs
โข Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, documentation processes, and operational efficiency
Qualifications for the role of Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
โข Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or related field preferred
โข Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Contract Administrator, or similar legal support role preferred
โข Strong understanding of legal documentation, contract administration, and legal processes
โข Excellent written and verbal communication skills
โข Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
โข Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
โข Experience maintaining confidential information with professionalism and discretion
โข Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
โข Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, document management systems, or legal databases is a plus
โข Ability to work effectively with teams across multiple departments and locations
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