GHJ

Paralegal

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Bakersfield, CA

In-Office

Mid level

Financial Services

The Role

The Paralegal will assist the legal team with corporate governance, compliance, transaction support, and regulatory matters, working closely with various departments.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support our in-house legal team in managing corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters. This role plays a critical part in maintaining corporate records, supporting business operations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and brings a proactive approach to legal and administrative support within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Paralegal

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity management databases

Prepare and file formation documents, annual reports, amendments, and dissolutions

Draft board and shareholder consents, resolutions, and meeting materials

Coordinate board meetings, including preparation of agendas and documentation

Track and maintain compliance with corporate governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Contracts & Transactional Support

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, etc.)

Maintain contract lifecycle management processes and contract repositories

Track key contractual obligations, renewals, and deadlines

Support due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, financing, or other transactions

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Assist with regulatory filings and reporting requirements

Monitor compliance deadlines and maintain compliance calendars

Support internal policy development and documentation

Assist with risk management initiatives and internal audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with finance, HR, and operations teams on legal and compliance matters

Respond to internal legal inquiries and provide administrative support to the legal department

Coordinate with external counsel as needed

Qualifications of the Paralegal

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred

3+ years of corporate paralegal experience (in-house preferred)

Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity management

Experience supporting commercial contracts and transactional matters

Familiarity with multi-state entity compliance and filings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract/entity management systems

Perks and Benefits

100% paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support services

Wellness initiatives and resources to promote physical and mental health

Competitive base salary

401(k) plan with an employer match

Work-Life Balance

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional Development

Top Skills

Contract/Entity Management Systems

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles, CA

997 Employees

Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.

GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide.

Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).