Professional Licensing Paralegal

Overview

An organization is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join its corporate legal team. This role primarily focuses on ensuring compliance with professional licensing requirements across the United States. The position works closely with other corporate paralegals and attorneys, as well as internal business groups including business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation teams.

This is a remote/virtual telecommute role and can be based from anywhere in the US.

Work Location Model: Remote

Primary Location: US - Dallas, TX - 13355 Noel Road

State/Province: Texas

Business Group/Business Line/Operating Group/Legal Entity: Corporate (as listed)

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses
• Coordinate with internal clients to determine necessary professional licenses, identify responsible individuals, and comply with guidelines and procedures
• Coordinate with and manage external vendors related to professional licensing renewals
• Prepare corporate documents including director and shareholder resolutions, secretary certificates, and other legal documents
• Support attorneys and legal staff as needed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at a firm and/or corporation, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with professional licensing practices
• Experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legal entity data platforms (CT, CSC)
• Experience with state professional licensing for contractors, architectural, and engineering
• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to professionally collaborate in a results-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Capacity to problem solve and implement solutions under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative before issues arise
• Ability to deal with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across various teams and groups

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: USD 33.65 - USD 52.88 - hourly

Depending on employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Additional Information

• Due to the remote nature of this position, relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position
• This posting is for a current vacancy, and the organization intends to fill this position by January 27, 2027
• Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that all information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.