Paralegal - Franchise

Polsinelli is seeking a Franchise Paralegal to assist its Corporate & Transactional practice group in any city the Firm has an office. This role can be hired as hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days in-office) or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office).

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of franchise practice
• Prepare and transmit state franchise registrations and filings and franchise disclosure documents
• Maintain close contact with clients during the registration and renewal process
• Monitor franchise agreement expiration and renewal dates
• Work with attorneys on other types of agreements
• Manage and update our precedent database with new types of contracts and new types of custom-drafted clauses
• Support the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use
• Execute the minute details of a project or task
• Research and execute necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Acquire, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines
• Provide timely and clear updates on project status, delays, or changes ensuring transparency
• Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly
• Take ownership of multiple projects while managing competing priorities with minimal oversight and consistently delivering high-quality work
• Perform well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and professionalism even when facing tight timelines
• Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively to team collaboration and shared goals
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, showing flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments
• Maintain accurate and daily time entries of billable hours and clear documentation of work performed
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits