Contracts Paralegal

Contract-to-Hire Paralegal (CFO Support)Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 2 days in office)Schedule: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST (aligned with East Coast business hours)About the CompanyThis firm is a leading strategic communications advisory practice operating at the center of high-stakes corporate events. From mergers and acquisitions to shareholder activism and crisis situations, the firm advises clients on how to communicate effectively with key stakeholders when it matters most.Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and discreet Paralegal to support the firm's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and broader Legal & Finance teams. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-profile environment where exposure to sensitive, market-moving matters is routine.Given the firm's East Coast client base and deal activity, this role requires a consistent schedule of 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST to ensure alignment with New York-based stakeholders and business needs.This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule (2 days per week in the San Francisco office).Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and manage a range of legal and commercial documents, including:Engagement lettersNon-disclosure agreements (NDAs)Master Service Agreements (MSAs)Statements and Scopes of Work (SOWs)Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on a variety of matters, including:Contract revisions and negotiationsDebt collectionBankruptcy-related issuesSubpoena responsesTrack and follow up on in-progress contracts to drive timely execution and closureMaintain and distribute regular reporting on:Contracts draftedContracts executedTerminations and status updatesSupport senior leadership (CFO and COO) with:Regulatory requests and inquiries (e.g., FINRA)Preparation of documentation and formal responsesAct as central custodian of legal and client-related information:Ensure accurate entry into the firm's CRMRoute materials and inquiries to appropriate stakeholdersServe as a key point of contact for incoming client and CRM-related requestsProvide project management, administrative, and operational support across Legal & Finance functionsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally within a securities litigation group at a large law firmStrong experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contractsSkills & CompetenciesExceptional discretion and confidentiality, with the ability to handle highly sensitive, market-moving informationStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detail, organization, and time managementAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong analytical and project management capabilitiesAbility to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with NetSuite preferredFlexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and take on new responsibilitiesWhy This RoleThis is a unique opportunity to support senior leadership within a top-tier advisory environment, gaining exposure to complex, high-impact corporate matters while operating in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous setting.The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized.ResponsibilitiesReview and draft routine legal documentsCreate and maintain case filesFacilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely remindersConduct legal researchQualificationsExperience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegalExposure to transactional or securities workBachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate