Senior Paralegal

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to join our legal team. This role requires a deep understanding of government contracting, regulatory licensing, document retention, and litigation oversight. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in legal compliance, document management, litigation support and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Government Contracts

• Review and manage federal, state, and local government contracts and subcontracts.
• Support compliance team with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable procurement regulations.
• Support internal teams during government audits, proposal submissions, and contract performance reviews.

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and track regulatory licenses, registrations, and renewals at the local, state, and federal level.
• Prepare and submit licensing documentation to ensure timely compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the regulatory team to help monitor changes in licensing requirements and communicate updates to relevant internal stakeholders.

Document Retention & Management

• Oversee document retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the legal document repository, ensuring secure and organized storage and retrieval.
• Coordinate legal holds and support eDiscovery processes in connection with litigation or investigations.

Litigation Oversight

• Assist with litigation management, including coordination with outside counsel, case tracking, and preparation of discovery materials.
• Draft and file routine pleadings, responses, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Support internal investigations and respond to subpoenas or other legal requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program required.
• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience including substantive work in government contracts and litigation support.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS government procurement processes and administrative licensing requirements.
• Proficiency with document management systems and legal research tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience interfacing across departments and with outside counsel.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of legal technology platforms.
• Notary Public Certification or the ability to become a Notary. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position is located in South Salt Lake City. Hybrid schedule offered.
• This position is non-exempt 40 hours / week
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Occasional standing, bending, lifting, or reachingmay be required.