Legal Operations Manager – Paralegal

Description

Senior Legal Operations Paralegal

? Warren, NJ (Hybrid: 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)

? $45-$55/hour (Negotiable Based on Experience)

? Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time

Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected global organization on a search for a Senior Paralegal - Legal Operations & Governance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate governance professional, senior paralegal, or legal operations specialist seeking a highly visible role supporting executive leadership, board governance, and strategic legal operations initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, senior executives, and board members while helping drive governance processes, legal technology initiatives, and operational excellence across a global legal department.

What You'll Do:

✅ Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and governance documentation

✅ Prepare meeting minutes, resolutions, written consents, and related corporate records

✅ Manage director onboarding, offboarding, and annual governance processes

✅ Administer governance technology platforms, including Diligent Board Books and Diligent Entities

✅ Maintain governance calendars, bylaws, charters, records, and compliance deadlines

✅ Support legal operations initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and workflow enhancements

✅ Partner with attorneys and business leaders on governance projects and strategic initiatives

✅ Drive special projects involving technology, automation, reporting, and knowledge management

Additional Details:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Standard 40-hour work week with occasional flexibility during board cycles and key governance events
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with anticipated conversion in approximately 3-6 months
• Interview process expected to include a virtual interview followed by a final onsite meeting
• Immediate need with ASAP start date

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

✔ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

✔ Paralegal certificate and/or corporate governance experience strongly preferred

✔ Experience supporting boards, committees, corporate secretary functions, legal operations, or public company governance activities

✔ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

✔ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

✔ Experience with Diligent Board Books, Diligent Entities, document management systems, or governance technologies is highly desirable

✔ Professional presence and ability to interact with senior executives, attorneys, and board members

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