Corporate Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Company: Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description In-House Legal Assistant / Paralegal – M&A and Corporate Legal Support Location: Downtown Miami / Brickell Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote) Status: Full-Time We are seeking an exceptional Paralegal to join a high-functioning legal team supporting complex corporate transactions and legal operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities with precision and discretion. The Paralegal will play a key role in supporting M&A activity, legal documentation, and the day-to-day administration of the legal department. This position offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated transactions and close collaboration with attorneys and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Support robust M&A activity, including due diligence, signing and closing processes, and tracking post-closing obligations Draft, review, organize, and manage a wide range of corporate and transactional legal documents Partner closely with attorneys to support ongoing legal matters and initiatives Triage inbound legal requests and provide appropriate guidance or direction Track and manage legal accruals in coordination with outside counsel and internal finance teams Administer the legal department’s eBilling platform, including invoice review, matter setup, and vendor coordination Conduct legal research and summarize findings and documents for attorneys and legal team members Support legal operations initiatives such as playbook updates, template maintenance, and process improvements Manage department mail, including reviewing, sorting, distributing incoming mail, and ensuring timely outgoing correspondence Assist with special projects and additional ad hoc duties as needed Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree required Professional paralegal certification required 3–5 years of paralegal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house exposure Strong work ethic with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Proficiency with legal research tools and legal technology platforms Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Experience within a financial services or regulated environment is a strong plus This is an opportunity to be part of a sophisticated, fast-moving legal team where your work will directly support strategic transactions and business growth. The role offers meaningful responsibility, professional development, and a collaborative hybrid work environment in the heart of Miami’s Brickell district.

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