Job Description

Corporate Paralegal

Our client, a growing Dallas, Texas organization is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its in-house legal and compliance functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth legal operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and providing hands-on support across a range of corporate and transactional matters. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, organized, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Work Arrangement: This is an on-site position based in our Dallas office, with a hybrid option.

Key Responsibilities

This position provides broad legal and administrative support across the business, including:

• Contract Administration: Maintain accurate and organized records of company agreements; track renewals, expirations, and deadlines; coordinate execution and storage of contracts; and ensure consistent version control.

• Compliance Support: Assist with licensing, registrations, and periodic filings across multiple jurisdictions; help track deadlines and ensure timely submissions.

• Document and Template Management: Maintain and update standard legal forms and templates; periodically review and align documents with current policies and operations.

• Legal Intake and Coordination: Serve as the initial point of contact for general legal inquiries; handle routine matters and escalate as needed.

• Administrative and Operational Support: Coordinate scheduling, track department invoices, and help prioritize legal and compliance tasks.

• Entity Management: Support formation and maintenance of corporate entities, manage good standing status, maintain the organizational chart, and assist with filings.

• Research and Monitoring: Conduct preliminary research on laws and regulations relevant to the company’s business and help track legislative developments.

• Corporate Governance: Maintain company minute books, resolutions, and other corporate records.

• Document Drafting: Prepare initial drafts of standard corporate documents such as consents, resolutions, and agreements.

• Transaction and Diligence Support: Assist with data room management, document review, and due diligence processes.

• Litigation Support: Provide administrative or organizational assistance on legal matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal or related in-house experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate, compliance, and contract law principles.
• Experience with multi-state entities, Secretary of State filings, and corporate databases.
• Exposure to real estate or property management matters a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Clear and professional communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Self-starter who can balance independent work with collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to high-quality work.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and professional environment.

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all applicants based on their qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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