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Senior Legal Operations Paralegal
Warren, NJ (Hybrid: 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)
$45-$55/hour (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time
Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected global organization on a search for a Senior Paralegal - Legal Operations & Governance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate governance professional, senior paralegal, or legal operations specialist seeking a highly visible role supporting executive leadership, board governance, and strategic legal operations initiatives.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, senior executives, and board members while helping drive governance processes, legal technology initiatives, and operational excellence across a global legal department.
What You'll Do:
Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and governance documentation
Prepare meeting minutes, resolutions, written consents, and related corporate records
Manage director onboarding, offboarding, and annual governance processes
Administer governance technology platforms, including Diligent Board Books and Diligent Entities
Maintain governance calendars, bylaws, charters, records, and compliance deadlines
Support legal operations initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and workflow enhancements
Partner with attorneys and business leaders on governance projects and strategic initiatives
Drive special projects involving technology, automation, reporting, and knowledge management
Additional Details:
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Standard 40-hour work week with occasional flexibility during board cycles and key governance events
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with anticipated conversion in approximately 3-6 months
• Interview process expected to include a virtual interview followed by a final onsite meeting
• Immediate need with ASAP start date
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Paralegal certificate and/or corporate governance experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting boards, committees, corporate secretary functions, legal operations, or public company governance activities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with Diligent Board Books, Diligent Entities, document management systems, or governance technologies is highly desirable
Professional presence and ability to interact with senior executives, attorneys, and board members