Legal Specialist (Paralegal)
Our client, an energy supplier and community leader, is looking for a driven Legal Specialist to join their team! This role supports corporate governance, legal documentation, and compliance processes across two public companies. Ideal candidates may have honed their skills in a law firm or corporate setting, with expertise in corporate, securities, or finance work. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a collaborative yet self-directed environment, this opportunity may be for you. If you’re passionate about corporate law and ready to bring your paralegal expertise to a dynamic company, we’d love to meet you!
Type: Contract
Duration: Through till the end of 7/31/2025
Location: Portland, Oregon – HYBRID – 3-days per week onsite
Pay: $31.00 – 41.61 hr., DOE
Responsibilities of the Legal Specialist:
- Administer and upload Board meeting materials on platforms such as Diligent or similar.
- Manage corporate filings, including business licenses, corporate organizations, and foreign qualifications.
- Document and maintain records of Board meetings and other corporate matters.
- Perform special projects and assignments as needed with high attention to detail.
- Proofread and prepare precise documents, exhibiting top-notch writing skills.
Qualifications of the Legal Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal program preferred; strong corporate paralegal experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of Excel and SharePoint is beneficial.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an emphasis on clear, professional writing.
- Independent, highly motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Experience with due diligence and regulatory filings; ability to quickly assimilate new information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels and work closely with senior management, vendors, and external legal counsel.
- Flexible to manage varied workloads and multiple projects while maintaining productivity and responsiveness.
**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.
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