Paralegal

NinjaTrader • Chicago, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey, equipping traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has grown to over 2 million users and become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. We are constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry, committed to innovation, dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders. At NinjaTrader, employees are part of a movement, empowered to reach new heights in their careers through a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform. 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 under which the company will 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees