Paralegal - Franchise

Overview

Assist corporate franchise practice with registrations, filings, agreements, and document management.

Key Responsibilities

• renewal processing
• document drafting
• registration filing
• database management
• trademark check
• status reporting

Tasks

-Monitor franchise agreement expiration and renewal dates, process renewal applications, and prepare renewal franchise agreements -Acquire, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents -Work with attorneys on other types of agreements -Support the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use, by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining a document control system -Provide timely and clear updates on project status, delays, or changes ensuring transparency -Prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines -Maintain close contact with clients during the registration and renewal process -Check status of franchisor trademark registrations with the USPTO -Execute the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients -Prepare and transmit state franchise registrations and filings and franchise disclosure documents, including determination of required fees and annual updates -Manage and update our precedent database with new types of contracts and new types of custom-drafted clauses -Maintain accurate and daily time entries of billable hours and clear documentation of work performed -Take ownership of multiple projects while managing competing priorities with minimal oversight and consistently delivering high-quality work -Gather information necessary to draft and edit franchise registration and disclosure documents -Research and execute necessary procedures to meet client requests

Requirements

• microsoft office
• intapp
• imanage
• 5 years
• paralegal cert
• billable 1600

What You Bring

-Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint -Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly -Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area -5 Years’ Experience -Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively to team collaboration and shared goals -Perform well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and professionalism even when facing tight timelines -Comprehensive knowledge of franchise practice, including disclosures, agreements, registrations and filings, renewals, and supplemental filings -Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred -Adapt quickly to changing priorities, showing flexibility and resilience in dynamic environments -Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year

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Benefits

-Hybrid 2 days remote/3 days in office or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office) after onboarding period -Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Workday hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)

About Polsinelli

-Founded in 1972 in Kansas City by three attorneys, Polsinelli began serving local business and real estate clients. -Over five decades it expanded via strategic hires—not large mergers—growing to 23 offices and establishing a footprint in markets like Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Park City, Miami, and Nashville. -Polsinelli built standout practices in healthcare, real estate, finance, technology, private equity, life sciences, litigation, and IP. -The firm tackles a wide range of high-stakes matters: from multi-state real estate financings and major healthcare regulatory work to patent litigation, corporate M&A, labor disputes, and cybersecurity. -Polsinelli positions itself as a 'daily and weekly' partner to mid-market corporate clients, emphasizing consistent presence and industry-focused counsel.

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