Corporate Paralegal

Beitzel Corporation•Grantsville, MD

1d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Join the in-house Legal Department as a Corporate Paralegal supporting Beitzel Corporation, Pillar Innovations, LLC, and Beitzel Corporate Services, LLC. The role handles a varied range of corporate, contract, compliance, business transaction, and dispute-related work. The Corporate Paralegal reports directly to the General Counsel, works independently on meaningful assignments, and develops a practical understanding of the companies’ operations, products, and services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required.
A minimum of 2–4 years of paralegal or corporate legal experience, preferably supporting corporate governance, contracts, and compliance.
Working knowledge of corporate entity management, contract terminology, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong research skills.
Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Completion of a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; employees must participate in random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with contract management, e-signature, and corporate recordkeeping systems; familiarity with legal technology and artificial intelligence tools preferred.
Experience supporting litigation and coordinating with outside counsel preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file entity maintenance documents with state agencies, including annual reports, registered-agent updates, and good-standing certificates.
Review non-disclosure agreements, credit agreements, and other transaction documents using approved templates; maintain a contract calendar of key dates and obligations.
Maintain business licenses, registrations, renewals across jurisdictions, and government-contractor registrations; process wage garnishments, levies, and similar notices served on the Company.
Obtain and distribute Company certificates of insurance and review vendor and subcontractor certificates for compliance with contract requirements.
Support vendor setup, including initial review of credit terms and revisions as necessary.
Support customer setup, including initial setup, qualification documents, renewals, and SAM.gov annual renewal.
Serve as a primary point of contact between legal and procurement teams for initial bid review, identifying contracts and other bid items requiring legal review.
Review statements of work for legal terms.
Draft, review, redline, and coordinate execution of contracts with customers, subcontractors, and third-party vendors; escalate non-standard terms to legal counsel.
Maintain the contract database and legal file repository, tracking key dates, renewals, and obligations for NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and related agreements.
Assist with litigation and disputes, including fact gathering, document collection, litigation holds, and discovery responses.
Maintain Legal Department logs, reports, contracts, and metrics; review outside counsel invoices and coordinate payment of legal vendors and subscriptions; maintain templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Support contract management, document management, and e-signature systems; responsibly use Company-approved AI tools to improve productivity, subject to attorney review and confidentiality requirements.
Work a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting, bending, lifting, and walking; maintain a customer-focused and professional manner in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.
Comprehensive benefits.
Health and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work.
On-the-job mentoring and training.
Internal job postings.
Performance and salary reviews.
Employee feedback program.
Bonuses and incentives for working safely.
Company-provided tools and basic safety equipment.
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors.
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays.
Advancement through defined employee career paths.
Financial tools and programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future.
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.
Apprenticeship and continuing education programs.