Corporate Paralegal

Clark Schaefer Hackett • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Paralegal works closely with Corporate Counsel and firm leadership, operations, risk management, human resources, quality management, and business development. The role supports contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation matters, vendor requests, and business initiatives, requiring sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and discretion.

The position is responsible for administering the firm's contract management and electronic signature platforms and managing contract workflows from intake through execution. It also drafts and maintains legal documents, responds to documentation requests, supports governance and regulatory filings, maintains legal records, assists with litigation holds and e-discovery, and processes legal invoices and vendor expenses. The paralegal also supports confidential matters and cross-functional projects beyond traditional legal and compliance work.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 7 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, or an associate degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable professional environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• 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

• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems such as Integreon, Intelagree, Ironclad, ContractSafe, or similar platforms.
• Experience with electronic discovery platforms, including Microsoft Purview eDiscovery or related tools.
• Experience with corporate governance, regulatory filings, licensing, or compliance administration.
• Experience supporting labor and employment law.
• Experience in professional services, accounting, consulting, engineering, healthcare, or another complex business environment.
• Paralegal certificate and/or notary commission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and internal subject matter expert for 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, 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 and professionalism.
• Partner with leaders across the firm on special projects and initiatives beyond traditional legal and compliance functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED