Paralegal

ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company in the United States, is seeking to hire a Paralegal to join our team.

ClassWallet is a financial technology company serving agencies delegated responsibility to manage public funds. Agencies use ClassWallet to get public funds to the right people, and ensure the funds are used for the right purpose. ClassWallet’s suite of products and services empowers agency administrators to dramatically increase efficiency of funds distribution and spend compliance, reduce programmatic costs, maximize the full potential impact of the program, and satisfy the needs and expectations of policymakers, constituents and public reporting. ClassWallet has processed over $3.5 Billion to date and serves public agencies across 33 states.

The Company has developed an industry-defining digital wallet solution which has gained rapid traction among state and local agencies and school districts across America. ClassWallet ranks as the 61st fastest growing software company on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the 21st fastest growing financial technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2023.

While the Company delivers immense business value, the social impact of ClassWallet is a fabric that runs through its mission and corporate culture. As a result of ClassWallet’s innovation, public programs run with exponentially more efficiency and the impact and breadth of the programs for the individuals they serve is dramatically higher. This mission compliments the Company mission-based culture with focus on gratitude and work-life balance.

About the Role

ClassWallet is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This role will report directly to the Director of Contracting and Legal Operations and will provide essential support to the Director and the broader legal department, including the Chief Legal Counsel, managing critical legal processes, coordinating documentation, and assisting with day-to-day legal operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Administration - LinkSquares Focus:

• Administer the LinkSquares CLM platform (e.g., managing user access, permissions, and workflows).
• Manage the template review cycle by proactively reminding in-house attorneys to update the contract templates based on legal and business changes.
• Ensure all contract templates in the LinkSquares platform are up to date, accurately reflecting current legal terms and company policies, including uploading new templates or revised templates at least once per year.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, assisting with questions on the LinkSquares CLM platform, training users, and troubleshooting basic issues.

Document Management & Proofreading:

• Perform meticulous proofreading and editing of legal documents, including contracts, policies, corporate resolutions, and internal memoranda, to ensure accuracy, grammar, consistency, and adherence to established company standards.
• Organize, file, and maintain both physical and electronic legal documents and records, ensuring easy access and compliance with retention policies.

Signature & Execution Coordination:

• Manage the end-to-end process for document execution, including obtaining and coordinating internal and external signatures for contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
• Track the status of documents requiring signature and maintain a centralized log of fully executed agreements.

Legal Inquiries & Support:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal teams, answering basic legal questions with the support of in-house counsel and directing complex matters to the appropriate in-house attorney.
• Conduct the initial pass of vendor review, including reviewing standard vendor contracts and related documentation for completeness and identifying key legal issues for attorney review.
• Assist in the preparation of standard legal correspondence, forms, and reports.
• Conduct basic legal research and factual investigation as required by the legal team.

Requirements

Education:

• Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department; experience with a technology or FinTech company is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with document management/e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign).
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency and hands-on experience with the LinkSquares CLM platform is highly preferred (including template management, user support, and workflow administration).

Benefits

ClassWallet is a positive, family-oriented team environment. Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude. We work hard and are highly motivated to win but with a healthy perspective on life.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

ClassWallet.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.