Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant supporting in-house counsel with contract workflows, document management, compliance tracking, and AI-driven process improvements. Requires 2+ years legal admin/paralegal experience and strong organizational skills.
Paralegal
Supports in-house legal team with litigation, regulatory compliance, contract management, and corporate records for FinTech entities including futures brokerage. Requires 2+ years paralegal experience, strong organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document systems.
80k – 100kChicago, ILLegalHybrid2+ YOE
About the role
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
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
- Experience working with regulated entities (e.g., broker-dealers, FCMs, or similar) is a plus
Nice-to-Haves
- 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
Compensation
- Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD
- Annual target bonus of 8% (50% individual performance, 50% company/team performance)
- 401K with 3.5% company match
- 23 days PTO per year + 7 paid holidays
- Additional benefits: health, vision, dental, life/disability insurance, paid parental leave
Skills
ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordDocument Management SystemsContract ManagementE-Discovery ToolsLegal Billing SystemsLitigation SupportDiscovery ProcessesSubpoena ResponseLegal HoldsCorporate Records ManagementRegulatory Filings
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