Job Title: Corporate Paralegal Inhouse
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Corporate Paralegal Inhouse to join our client to support a global litigation and claims management function within a large corporate legal department. This role partners closely with internal attorneys and external counsel to ensure litigation matters, employment related claims, and investigations are managed accurately and efficiently. The position plays a key role in improving legal processes, maintaining records, and supporting reporting and audit activities tied to litigation risk. This is an onsite, direct hire opportunity based in Rochester, New York.
Compensation:
$100,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, normal business hours
Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Paralegal Inhouse:
• Support attorneys with preparation, investigation, and research related to new and ongoing litigation and claims on a global basis
• Manage litigation tracking, calendars, legal hold notices, records retention, and reporting to support internal audits and risk management processes
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, memoranda, discovery materials, and internal reports to aid case strategy and decision making
• Coordinate communications and logistics with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, witnesses, and vendors including support for electronic discovery efforts
• Contribute to process and policy improvement initiatives and provide guidance to internal teams on handling claims, complaints, and employment related matters
Qualifications and Skills for the Corporate Paralegal Inhouse:
• Three or more years of experience in an in house or law firm litigation environment, with five or more years preferred
• Paralegal certification or equivalent law office or in house litigation management experience, with a bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strength in legal research, writing, discovery support, and preparation of litigation related documents
• Proven ability to manage complex dockets, deadlines, and multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with strong communication skills and a high standard for confidentiality and professionalism
Why Join Us?
This role offers hands on exposure to a wide range of litigation and employment related matters within a collaborative corporate legal team. You will work closely with experienced attorneys and gain insight into global claims management, investigations, and risk reporting. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal processes while continuing to build and refine in house litigation skills.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.