Corporate Paralegal

Clark Schaefer Hackett • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clark Schaefer Hackett is hiring a Corporate Paralegal to work closely with firm leadership and teams across operations, risk management, human resources, quality management, and business development. The role partners with In-House Counsel on contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation support, client and vendor requests, and business initiatives. It is suited to a proactive, organized professional who exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, takes ownership, and contributes solutions.

The position offers exposure to the intersection of law and business within a professional services firm, including opportunities to work with experienced leaders and contribute to projects across the organization. The job is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is hybrid and full-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 7 or more years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable professional environment; or an associate degree and 5 or more years of such experience.
• Experience with and advanced skills in IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, and contract management software.
• Strong written communication, editing, and document drafting skills.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate.
• Notary commission.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems such as Integreon, Intelagree, Ironclad, ContractSafe, or similar platforms.
• Experience in corporate governance, regulatory filings, licensing, or compliance administration.
• Labor and employment law support experience.
• Experience in professional services, accounting, consulting, engineering, healthcare, or another complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and internal subject matter expert for the firm's contract management and electronic signature platforms.
• Manage contract workflows from intake through execution, including approvals, deadlines, renewals, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Draft, review, proofread, and maintain legal documents using approved templates and established procedures.
• Respond to vendor, client, and internal stakeholder requests for contracts, certificates of insurance, and related documentation.
• Support corporate governance activities, including Secretary of State filings, professional licensing, entity registrations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized legal and corporate records and coordinate document retention and records management efforts.
• Assist with litigation holds, e-discovery requests, insurance claims reporting, and matters involving outside counsel.
• Review, process, and maintain records related to legal invoices and vendor expenses.
• Provide support on shareholder, employment-related, and other confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Partner with firm leaders on special projects and initiatives beyond traditional legal and compliance functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree