Corporate Legal Specialist (In-House Focus / Hybrid in Portland, OR)

Company: Motus Recruiting And Staffing
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

_*Corporate Legal Specialist (Paralegal) In-House Focus - HYBRID - Portland, OR*_Our client, a leading energy supplier and community-focused utility headquarters in *Portland, Oregon*, is seeking a *Corporate Legal Specialist (Paralegal)* to support their Corporate Legal or Business Integrity team on a temporary basis. This hybrid role (3 days onsite per week) is ideal for a *corporate-focused paralegal* with strong organizational skills and a background in *in-house legal* support, legal operations, and regulatory compliance. This position will play a key role in supporting business-critical legal matters and requires someone with experience navigating the complexities of a *corporate legal environment*. Candidates with in-house legal department experience will be prioritized, as the role involves close collaboration with internal business units and enterprise-wide initiatives. If you are passionate about legal work that supports internal business strategy and regulatory integrity, we encourage you to apply.* *Location:* Portland, OR 97204 _HYBRID (3 days a week onsite)._* *Contract Duration:* 12 months.* *Pay Range:* $44.00 $50.00/hr. DOE.*Key Responsibilities for Legal Specialist (Paralegal):** Provide litigation support, including coordination with outside counsel, document review, and case tracking.* Assist with discovery processes by collecting, organizing, and producing documents in response to subpoenas and legal requests.* Manage and maintain corporate legal filings, including business licenses, organizational documents, and foreign qualifications.* Support due diligence and contribute to the preparation of regulatory filings and compliance documentation.* Draft, review, and proofread legal correspondence, contracts, and internal communications.* Organize and manage legal documentation using Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint.* Collaborate closely with legal, compliance, and cross-functional business teams.* Stay up to date with evolving legal subject matter areas relevant to the utility industry and corporate governance.*Required Qualifications for Legal Specialist (Paralegal):** 37 years of paralegal experience supporting a corporate legal department or in-house legal function is required.* Direct experience in corporate, securities, or finance law is highly preferred.* Background in both law firm and in-house settings is acceptable, with a strong preference for in-house/corporate legal experience.* Bachelors degree or completion of an accredited paralegal program is preferred.* Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.* Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, business-driven environment.* Self-starter who can work independently as well as collaboratively across departments.***We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates***About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: _Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.__*PG/#13231*_Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayExperience:* hands-on corporate or in-house paralegal : 3 years (Preferred)* Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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