Paralegal

Paralegal

About the job

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

Scottsdale, AZ (preferred) – candidates in other locations will be considered

M-F Standard Business Hours

Overview

At Ashton Thomas, we care about our people. Our wealth professionals help clients pursue the life they envision through a one-on-one relationship with an advisor committed to their needs. We believe that personal connections are everything, and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients. You’ll always feel empowered and valued here, incredible teams doing exceptional work, providing exceptional service to internal and external partners.

Position Overview

The Paralegal supports the Firm’s General Counsel with a focus on corporate and contract matters. This individual will manage the contract review and approval workflow, maintain entity and other legal filings, and provide day-to-day support to the General Counsel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion are paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and summarize vendor, service provider, and other commercial agreements under attorney supervision, and manage the contract lifecycle from intake through execution and renewal.
• Maintain the firm’s contract management system, including tracking key terms, renewal dates, and obligations, and ensuring executed agreements are properly filed.
• Prepare first drafts of NDAs, amendments, engagement letters, and other routine agreements from firm templates.
• Coordinate signature processes (including e-signature platforms) and manage document workflows with internal and external parties.
• Assist with due diligence, regulatory and compliance-related filings and requests in coordination with the Compliance team.
• Assist with HR/Employment-related matters.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Support M&A and advisor-transition transaction work and due diligence, including document collection, review, organization, and data room management.
• Maintain legal department templates, playbooks, and files, and help improve legal operations processes.
• Perform other administrative duties supporting the General Counsel, including calendar management for key deadlines and obligations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, with an emphasis on corporate, contracts, or transactional work; in-house or financial services experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Experience with contract management and e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign) preferred.
• Familiarity with the wealth management, RIA, or broker-dealer industry is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Team player who collaborates well with leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong written communication and drafting skills.

Compensation

Base salary range: $75,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ashton Thomas also offers a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

• Ashton Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.