In-House: Senior Paralegal

• Location: Metairie, LA
• Employment Type: Full Time (Salaried)
• Job Number: 37965

Job Description

Shuart Legal & Executive Search is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Lead for an exciting opportunity with a growing company in New Orleans. This position offers the opportunity to play an integral role in a collaborative in-house legal department, working directly with the Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal operations, support complex transactions, and improve departmental processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate or transactional law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. This role is well-suited for a proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, implementing efficient processes, and working across various areas of a business. As the company continues to grow, this position offers the potential to expand into a leadership role overseeing additional legal support staff.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily legal operations, coordinate with outside counsel, review legal invoices, and assist with budgeting and reporting.
• Support corporate and transactional matters, including contract preparation, document review, financing, leasing, acquisitions, and closings.
• Maintain corporate governance records, assist with entity formations and annual filings, and coordinate board materials and meetings.
• Oversee legal document management, deadline tracking, and departmental workflows while identifying opportunities to improve processes and implement legal technology.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on litigation, regulatory matters, and industry-specific documentation and filings.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of paralegal and/or legal operations experience, preferably with a corporate, transactional, or in-house legal background. Candidates with particularly strong relevant experience may be considered with fewer years.
• Experience with corporate transactions, asset finance, secured lending, or commercial real estate is highly valued.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal technology, with the ability to learn and manage new systems.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent professional experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with outside counsel management, legal billing, or maritime-related matters is a plus but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing organization. The position offers competitive compensation, full benefits, direct exposure to executive leadership, and long-term professional growth.

Contact Shuart Legal & Executive Search today to learn more about this opportunity!