Hybrid Paralegal

at ChowNow

• Job title: Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $37 - $49 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Paralegal responsible for research and contract management at ChowNow, a restaurant technology firm. Supporting legal documentation and compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contract requests via Ramp and IronClad—facilitate intake, maintain repository, and train stakeholders
• Communicate with stakeholders throughout the process; track key dates, expirations, and renewals
• Ensure data quality, responsiveness, and generate reports as needed
• Research legal issues (e.g., data privacy, marketplace facilitator regulations) and summarize findings for attorney review
• Manage and update contract templates; conduct first-level review of modification requests
• Review and process all NDAs (internal and external) for attorney sign-off
• Track SOPs, licenses, and permits; ensure timely company responses and renewals
• Escalate any non-compliant practices to appropriate stakeholders
• Serve as first filter for employee legal inquiries via Slack/email; escalate to attorney as needed
• Assist with policy research and creation
• Draft weekly 1:1 agendas and provide timely status updates
• Coordinate meetings, assist with departmental agendas, and fulfill monthly privacy requests

Requirements

• You have at least 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal (or equivalent role) either at a private practice law firm or in-house
• You have experience with legal tech tools, like CLM and procurement (Experience with IronClad and Ramp is a plus)
• You have knowledge of legal principles and processes
• You have experience with legal and compliance monitoring
• You have drafting and reviewing skills (e.g. licenses, NDA’s, etc).
• You are a collaborative team player with great communication skills, and an empathetic approach.
• You have a data-driven approach to process improvement
• You have an ability to work independently and produce consistent high-quality deliverables in a timely manner
• You are a dynamic, curious, organized and adaptable individual, with thirst for experimentation and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Expected Hourly Rate: $37.00/hr - $49.00/hr (depending on candidate location and experience)
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience.
• Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals.
• Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
• 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave.
• 401(k) Matching
• Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
• Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies
• Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly.
• Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.