Paralegal

Description

For Purpose Law Group (FPLG) is a mission-driven law firm dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other purpose-driven entities. Our team of experienced professionals helps organizations navigate complex legal challenges so they can focus on strengthening their communities.

We are seeking a Paralegal to support our attorneys across transactional, advisory, and compliance matters within our nonprofit and transactional practice. This role is central to keeping client matters organized, moving, and on track.

The Paralegal helps prepare legal documents, filings, and correspondence, maintains accurate and complete client records, and coordinates with attorneys and the broader team to make sure work doesn't stall. This is a structured, supervised role, but it is not a passive one: we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their assigned work, spots the next step without being told, and asks questions early rather than letting something sit.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple matters and deadlines at once. Legal or administrative experience is required; prior nonprofit, corporate, or transactional experience is a plus but not a must.

This role does not include litigation, dispute resolution, or estate planning work, and it does not involve providing legal advice or independently managing clients. It's focused, structured legal support work done well.

This is a full-time position, with a flexible work arrangement to be finalized with the right candidate.

If you're organized, dependable, and want your day-to-day work to support organizations doing meaningful things, we invite you to apply.

Our Core Values

At FPLG, our work is grounded in a set of core values that guide how we serve our clients and support one another as a team. We approach challenges with Proactive Resourcefulness, communicate with empathy and clarity through Compassionate Communication, and bring deep knowledge and confidence to our work through Unapologetic Expertise.

We believe strong teams are built through Inclusive Teamwork and by actively Building Our Community. We strive to create an environment where people feel connected, supported, and able to enjoy working together. Laughter is encouraged, collaboration is expected, and we recognize that we are all working toward shared goals.

We also value Uncompromising Authenticity, encouraging our team members to show up as themselves while taking ownership of their work and responsibilities. Our team members support one another, communicate openly, and take pride in contributing to a professional environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.

Compensation, Benefits, and Work Environment

FPLG is committed to creating a workplace where team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to contribute. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy and sustainable work environment.

Full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid medical premiums up to 99% (for Employees)
• Monthly health, wellness, and technology stipends
• Paid time off plus opportunities to earn additional paid time off throughout the year
• Home office reimbursement for remote employees
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Certain benefits and reimbursements are contingent upon maintaining good standing with the firm and meeting established billing expectations and key performance indicators.

About For Purpose Law Group

At For Purpose Law Group (FPLG), we are more than just a law firm. We are a team of dedicated advocates for the nonprofit sector.

Our mission is to empower nonprofits, social enterprises, and purpose-driven organizations by providing exceptional legal services rooted in integrity, expertise, and a deep commitment to building stronger communities.

Joining FPLG means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to meaningful impact.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
• Relevant legal or administrative experience required.
• Experience with corporate, transactional, or nonprofit work preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documents and filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal and firm technology (Clio, Asana, Box, or comparable systems), or the ability to learn quickly.
• A track record of reliability and follow-through, even without step-by-step direction.
• Comfort operating within a structured, team-based, supervised environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Transactional Support

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, contracts, agreements, filings, and correspondence.
• Support entity formation, governance documentation, and compliance-related work.
• Conduct legal research and compile information for attorney review.
• Prepare drafts of routine legal documents and supporting materials.

Document & File Management

• Prepare, organize, and maintain client documents within Firm systems.
• Ensure filings and documentation are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain orderly, complete, and secure digital client files.
• Complete outgoing mail request from the legal team, and process (scan) incoming mail.

Matter Coordination & Progression

• Track tasks, deadlines, and filing requirements across assigned matters.
• Maintain awareness of next steps and dependencies, and follow up with team members as needed.
• Keep assigned work moving, without letting it stall due to missing information or gaps in coordination.

Client & Internal Coordination

• Support attorney-client communications by preparing materials and tracking information.
• Coordinate with attorneys, Legal Services Managers, and team members to support matter progression.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and, when appropriate, clients.

Compliance & Filing Support

• Prepare and support submission of federal and state filings, including tax-exempt and corporate compliance filings.
• Track filing deadlines and requirements to support timely compliance.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success is measured by whether client matters move forward accurately, on time, and without unnecessary delay.

Successful Paralegals at FPLG:

• Meet billable expectations consistently, with accurate and timely time entries.
• Produce documents and filings that are accurate and complete.
• Keep deadlines and client files well-organized and up to date.
• Keep assigned work progressing without unnecessary delays.
• Collaborate and communicate clearly with attorneys and the broader team.

Who Thrives at FPLG

People who thrive at For Purpose Law Group are precise, dependable, and proactive. They don't wait to be told what's next; they notice it, act on it, and flag it when something's unclear.

Successful Paralegals are comfortable managing multiple matters and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through. They take ownership of their work within a structured, supervised environment, and they communicate early rather than letting things stall.

Most importantly, they are aligned with our mission and motivated by helping nonprofit organizations and mission-driven businesses succeed.

If you want your legal skills to support work that matters, we would love to hear from you.