Legal Coordinator / Legal Specialist (Paralegal)
Location: Summerville, SC
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Coordinator / Legal Specialist to support the company's legal and compliance functions. This role will be responsible for contract administration, legal documentation, corporate governance support, compliance coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources. The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, and capable of managing confidential information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Organize, maintain, and track contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure accurate filing and accessibility.
- Maintain contract databases, legal records, and document management systems.
- Support the contract review and approval process by coordinating document routing, tracking revisions, and monitoring execution status.
- Assist with corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, entity documentation, and regulatory filings.
- Support compliance initiatives, including FEOC, labor law compliance, and other legal or regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal audits, policy updates, compliance training records, and reporting obligations.
- Coordinate with internal departments including Procurement, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, and other business functions on legal-related matters.
- Communicate with external legal counsel and other third-party service providers when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive legal and business information.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred
- Mandarin Chinese language proficiency is preferred but not required.
- Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Contract Administrator, or in a related legal support role.
- Experience supporting corporate governance, contract administration, or compliance functions.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or multinational business environment is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Contract Administration
- Legal Documentation Management
- Corporate Governance
- Compliance Coordination
- Document Control
- Cross-functional Communication
- Confidentiality & Integrity
- Organization & Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
