Compliance Paralegal

Engage Employer • St. Petersburg, FL

22h • Remote

About The Position

Engage PEO is seeking a Compliance Paralegal to assist its in-house Human Resource Consultants in supporting clients and the Legal Department with regulatory compliance, including state requirements, ESAC, and IRS matters. The position is full-time and non-exempt, and is remote within the United States.

The Compliance Paralegal prepares legal documents and regulatory reports, supports client additions and terminations, assists with license renewals and licensing records, and helps manage the client termination process. The role also provides weekly compliance reports to the Associate General Counsel.

The starting pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour. Pay may vary based on regional location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include bonus or other incentive compensation. Engage PEO describes its culture as inclusive and focused on learning, open communication, employee development, and strong teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods and processes, and related matters.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with legal documents for attorneys as directed.
• Prepare IRS CPEO 8973 forms for new clients, terminating clients, and quarterly updates.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of client addition and termination reporting to state regulatory agencies, ESAC, and the IRS.
• Assist the Legal Department with license renewals promptly.
• Manage state licensing folders appropriately.
• Assist the Associate General Counsel and VP of Compliance with the client termination process, including contract reviews, investigations, and client notifications.
• Provide weekly compliance reports to the Associate General Counsel, including client add/drop notifications to the state, ESAC, and IRS.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off per year, increasing with seniority.
• Parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Choice of medical insurance plan or HSA with a generous employer contribution.
• Life insurance with an employer-paid base.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance with an employer-paid base.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax savings on most employee insurance premiums.
• Medical Expense Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) enrollment with an automatic match.
• Commuter and parking pre-tax benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• PetAssure veterinarian discount plan.
• Discount tickets on theme parks and attractions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level