Paralegal

NinjaTrader • Chicago, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

NinjaTrader Group, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support its in-house legal team across a diverse and growing FinTech business. This role provides critical support across litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters for a group of affiliated entities, including a software company (NinjaTrader, LLC), a regulated futures commission merchant (NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC), and an educational company (NT Technologies, LLC). This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of technology, financial services, and regulation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (experience in financial services or FinTech preferred)
• Familiarity with litigation processes, discovery, and subpoena response workflows
• Experience with contract management and corporate record keeping
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and document management systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with regulated entities (e.g., broker-dealers, FCMs, or similar) is a plus
• Familiarity with futures industry regulations (CFTC, NFA) is a plus
• Experience with e-discovery tools and legal billing systems
• Exposure to corporate governance practices and compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

• Assist the legal team in all phases of litigation, including responding to discovery requests (document collection, review, and production)
• Support responses to subpoenas and third-party information requests
• Manage and maintain legal holds and document preservation processes
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including organizing, tracking, and maintaining agreements
• Prepare and file corporate documents, including regulatory and corporate filings
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity documentation across multiple affiliated companies
• Docket and track legal deadlines, court dates, and regulatory obligations
• Review and process legal invoices and assist with outside counsel billing management
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on legal matters
• Conduct basic legal and regulatory research as needed
• Support compliance-related tasks and internal policies
• Perform general administrative and organizational duties typical of a paralegal role within a FinTech environment

Benefits

• Annual target bonus of 8%
• 401K plan through ADP with company match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
• Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year
• Seven paid holidays
• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
• Generous PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
• 1 Service Day Annually
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees