Paralegal

Job Type: Temporary-to-Hire

Location: Rockledge, FL 32955

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 100% in office

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, 8:30am-5:30pm, or 9am-6pm (30-40 hours a week)

Compensation: $25/hr - $27/hr

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holidays once permanent

Sanford Rose-JFSPartners is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a growing manufacturing organization on a TEMPORARY-TO-HIRE basis in the Rockledge, FL area. This role will provide critical support to the company's legal function by managing legal documentation, coordinating with outside counsel, and ensuring efficient case and matter management. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, and confidently handle sensitive legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal files, records, and document organization to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee case and matter management, including tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and monitoring the status of ongoing legal matters.
• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple outside attorneys across three law firms.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and track legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and other related materials.
• Maintain document version control and ensure proper filing of legal records.
• Coordinate communications between internal departments and outside counsel.
• Assist with contract administration and legal document management.
• Prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a professional representative of the legal department while demonstrating the confidence to communicate expectations and follow through when necessary.
• Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of paralegal experience with franchise law or franchisee support OR 5 years of paralegal experience in a corporate legal environment if franchise experience is not present.
• Experience managing a high volume of legal documents, contracts, and case files.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to build positive relationships while remaining firm and assertive when appropriate.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Franchise experience is strongly preferred.
• Active Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one is preferred
  
  

At Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners, we specialize in Finance & Accounting, Legal, and Information Technology recruitment, dedicated to helping professionals like you discover the perfect career opportunities. With a track record of assisting thousands of professionals nationwide, we are prepared to leverage our expertise on your behalf. Partnering with us means gaining access to serious candidates, minimizing hiring errors, and helping you hire top-tier talent, all while navigating the hiring process with confidence. We understand the significance of finding the ideal role and aligning with an organization that shares your values.