Junior Paralegal, Contracts

Carta•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Company You’ll Join Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page . The Team You'll Work With You will be joining our North America Contracts team (US and Canada). Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match. As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialize within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests. The Problems You'll Solve At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Junior Paralegal, you'll work to: Support lawyers with first-round markups of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts Manage document lifecycles, track deadlines, communicate with counterparties, and assist with execution Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts

Requirements

0-1+ years of experience (internship experience) with a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent is preferred
Prior exposure to NDAs is a plus but not required
Eager to learn and grow. You are motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice – whether that is compliance, contracts, or funds
Organized and efficient. You prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail
A strong communicator. You write and speak clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice
A self-starter. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems
A team player. You collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support lawyers with first-round markups of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts
Manage document lifecycles, track deadlines, communicate with counterparties, and assist with execution
Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters
Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts