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CoBank
Lead Paralegal, Corporate Counsel
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Lead Paralegal, Litigation, Investigations, & Ethics
San Francisco, California
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Family Law Lead Attorney Overseeing a Dedicated Paralegal
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Lead Paralegal, Corporate Counsel
CoBank·Greenwood Village, Colorado
Job functions:
$91k - $112k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Benefits Overview:
Benefits Offered by CoBank
Job Description:
Performs varied legal, title, abstract, and other necessary research to assist attorneys and supervisors with the performance of corporate and/or transactional legal work. Assists in the preparation of the most complex legal and loan documents, analyses and opinions and acts as a resource and subject matter expert for other paralegals, May provide support for various corporate legal functions as needed.
Essential Functions:
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!
Benefits Offered by CoBank
- Careers with a purpose
- Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
- Competitive Compensation & Incentive
- Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
- Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
- Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
- Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
- Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
Job Description:
This role will perform a variety of tasks in assisting the Corporate Counsel Division with vendor contract management, regulatory review and implementation, legal document management, collection and review for litigation matters, and day-to-day support of the bank’s standards of conduct program along with required quarterly reporting. In collaboration with Regulatory & Compliance associates, oversees the bank's processes and procedures for the bank's standards of conduct program, and regulatory environment monitoring and implementation tracking. This role will also perform various complex legal and other necessary work and research to assist the teams of the Corporate Counsel Vision, including Board Relations, Corporate, transactional and litigation work.
Performs varied legal, title, abstract, and other necessary research to assist attorneys and supervisors with the performance of corporate and/or transactional legal work. Assists in the preparation of the most complex legal and loan documents, analyses and opinions and acts as a resource and subject matter expert for other paralegals, May provide support for various corporate legal functions as needed.
- Drafts and reviews the most complex documents, correspondence and opinions, ensuring accuracy and high quality.
- Drafts and updates standard documentation templates and contracts.
- Assists supervisor and attorneys by performing quality review of legal documents prepared by other attorneys and/or paralegals for complex and standard transactions, as needed. Identifies errors, skillfully provides feedback, guidance and training, as appropriate.
- Assists in the review and management of various legal third-party contracts with suppliers and vendors, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, etc.
- Manages contract databases and assists with review and compliance of cybersecurity, data protection and artificial intelligence terms. Assists with tracking of approvals of affirmations, users and assistance with legal review of use cases.
- Monitors, tracks and assists with standards of review and approach with assistance in running monthly meetings for the legal team to discuss consistency and updates to legal standards for cybersecurity, data protection and artificial intelligence terms and regulations.
- Manages team workflow and manages priorities, as needed, to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Support and drive organizational change, identifies opportunities for improvement, drive change initiatives and implement innovative solutions.
- Leads project work, offering guidance, setting priorities and making decisions.
- Obtains and reviews organizational documents. Performs follow up, tracking and maintenance of updated organizational documents.
- Assists in performing most complex legal audits. May train other associates to perform legal audits. Reviews the legal audits of others, identifying errors and skillfully providing feedback.
- Performs legal research, including but not limited to cite checking. Summarizes research results and recommends appropriate courses of action. Assists with monitoring the regulatory environment and the bank’s monitoring and tracking program for the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
- Independently performs general corporate support functions as required, including independently completing complex assignments. Assists Senior Regulatory & Compliance Analyst with the day-to-day oversight of the standards of conduct program with monitoring standard of conduct communications, following-up with new hires on disclosure requirements, regular compliance reporting, disclosure reviews and mitigation, and preparing and review of annual disclosure process.
- Assists Senior Regulatory & Complaint Analyst with reputation risk and system reporting.
- Maintains adherence to bank policies, procedures and controls to ensure consistency and quality. Drafts and reviews job aids, procedures and maintains training materials, provides comments and recommendations.
- Anticipates and takes proactive action to address potential issues, manage risks and escalates appropriately and timely/early in the process. Demonstrates good judgement, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert for peers, attorneys and internal customers on vendor contract management and if working with the Legal Loan Processing Team, on all transaction types, including the most complex and non-standard. Proactively and independently resolves problems and assists others toward issue resolution.
- Identifies potential risks and works with leadership to appropriately mitigate those risks. Acts as a resource for other associates and subject matter expert, shares knowledge and trains other associates.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Paralegal Certification preferred
- 8 years of paralegal experience or equivalent, preferably in a secured lending practice or law firm required.
- Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel) required.
- Prior experience in regulatory compliance matters, such as adherence to standards of conduct requirements preferred.
- Prior experience with nCINO Salesforce Experience preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work and projects with minimal supervision.
- Flexible to work with multiple teams and balance ongoing projects and work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acts as resource to others on the team, answers questions and provides training as needed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong detail and customer service orientation.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Travel Requirement Details:
Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less).
About CoBank:
The base pay range for this role is between $90,900 - $111,800. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
CoBank
Lead Paralegal, Corporate Counsel
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$91k - $112k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Benefits Overview:
Benefits Offered by CoBank
Job Description:
Performs varied legal, title, abstract, and other necessary research to assist attorneys and supervisors with the performance of corporate and/or transactional legal work. Assists in the preparation of the most complex legal and loan documents, analyses and opinions and acts as a resource and subject matter expert for other paralegals, May provide support for various corporate legal functions as needed.
Essential Functions:
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!
Benefits Offered by CoBank
- Careers with a purpose
- Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
- Competitive Compensation & Incentive
- Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
- Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
- Tuition reimbursement for higher education
- Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
- Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
- Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
- Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
Job Description:
This role will perform a variety of tasks in assisting the Corporate Counsel Division with vendor contract management, regulatory review and implementation, legal document management, collection and review for litigation matters, and day-to-day support of the bank’s standards of conduct program along with required quarterly reporting. In collaboration with Regulatory & Compliance associates, oversees the bank's processes and procedures for the bank's standards of conduct program, and regulatory environment monitoring and implementation tracking. This role will also perform various complex legal and other necessary work and research to assist the teams of the Corporate Counsel Vision, including Board Relations, Corporate, transactional and litigation work.
Performs varied legal, title, abstract, and other necessary research to assist attorneys and supervisors with the performance of corporate and/or transactional legal work. Assists in the preparation of the most complex legal and loan documents, analyses and opinions and acts as a resource and subject matter expert for other paralegals, May provide support for various corporate legal functions as needed.
- Drafts and reviews the most complex documents, correspondence and opinions, ensuring accuracy and high quality.
- Drafts and updates standard documentation templates and contracts.
- Assists supervisor and attorneys by performing quality review of legal documents prepared by other attorneys and/or paralegals for complex and standard transactions, as needed. Identifies errors, skillfully provides feedback, guidance and training, as appropriate.
- Assists in the review and management of various legal third-party contracts with suppliers and vendors, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, etc.
- Manages contract databases and assists with review and compliance of cybersecurity, data protection and artificial intelligence terms. Assists with tracking of approvals of affirmations, users and assistance with legal review of use cases.
- Monitors, tracks and assists with standards of review and approach with assistance in running monthly meetings for the legal team to discuss consistency and updates to legal standards for cybersecurity, data protection and artificial intelligence terms and regulations.
- Manages team workflow and manages priorities, as needed, to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Support and drive organizational change, identifies opportunities for improvement, drive change initiatives and implement innovative solutions.
- Leads project work, offering guidance, setting priorities and making decisions.
- Obtains and reviews organizational documents. Performs follow up, tracking and maintenance of updated organizational documents.
- Assists in performing most complex legal audits. May train other associates to perform legal audits. Reviews the legal audits of others, identifying errors and skillfully providing feedback.
- Performs legal research, including but not limited to cite checking. Summarizes research results and recommends appropriate courses of action. Assists with monitoring the regulatory environment and the bank’s monitoring and tracking program for the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
- Independently performs general corporate support functions as required, including independently completing complex assignments. Assists Senior Regulatory & Compliance Analyst with the day-to-day oversight of the standards of conduct program with monitoring standard of conduct communications, following-up with new hires on disclosure requirements, regular compliance reporting, disclosure reviews and mitigation, and preparing and review of annual disclosure process.
- Assists Senior Regulatory & Complaint Analyst with reputation risk and system reporting.
- Maintains adherence to bank policies, procedures and controls to ensure consistency and quality. Drafts and reviews job aids, procedures and maintains training materials, provides comments and recommendations.
- Anticipates and takes proactive action to address potential issues, manage risks and escalates appropriately and timely/early in the process. Demonstrates good judgement, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert for peers, attorneys and internal customers on vendor contract management and if working with the Legal Loan Processing Team, on all transaction types, including the most complex and non-standard. Proactively and independently resolves problems and assists others toward issue resolution.
- Identifies potential risks and works with leadership to appropriately mitigate those risks. Acts as a resource for other associates and subject matter expert, shares knowledge and trains other associates.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Paralegal Certification preferred
- 8 years of paralegal experience or equivalent, preferably in a secured lending practice or law firm required.
- Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel) required.
- Prior experience in regulatory compliance matters, such as adherence to standards of conduct requirements preferred.
- Prior experience with nCINO Salesforce Experience preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work and projects with minimal supervision.
- Flexible to work with multiple teams and balance ongoing projects and work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Acts as resource to others on the team, answers questions and provides training as needed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong detail and customer service orientation.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Travel Requirement Details:
Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less).
About CoBank:
The base pay range for this role is between $90,900 - $111,800. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead paralegal jobs.
- Five or more years of paralegal experience, with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity
- Proficiency in legal case management software such as Clio, iManage, or NetDocuments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field
- Paralegal certification from NALA (CLA/CP) or NFPA (RP) preferred or required
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, deadlines, and docket management in relevant jurisdiction
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and discovery materials
Tips for Your Lead Paralegal Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Lead paralegal roles in litigation look very different from those in transactional or regulatory work. Customize your resume for each practice area, highlighting case management experience for litigation roles and contract lifecycle or compliance work for corporate positions.
List your paralegal certification prominently
Certifications from NALA or NFPA signal formal training and professional standing to hiring managers. Place yours in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, alongside any state-specific certification requirements that apply to the jurisdiction you're targeting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your supervisory experience clearly
Lead paralegal roles almost always involve overseeing junior staff or managing workflow across a legal team. Call out how many people you've supervised, the types of tasks you delegated, and any training responsibilities you held in past positions.
Prepare for skills-based interview questions
Interviewers for lead paralegal positions regularly ask how you handle competing deadlines across multiple attorneys, how you've resolved errors in legal filings, and how you train less experienced staff. Prepare specific examples from past roles before each interview.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify whether the role includes full supervisory authority, budget responsibility for outside vendors, or oversight of docketing and filing systems. The answer directly affects both your workload and your leverage in compensation discussions.
Lead Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead paralegals?
The companies hiring the most lead paralegals right now include oura, CoBank, and Snap, with the largest share of openings in California, Kentucky, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate legal departments and large regional law firms tend to post the highest volume of lead-level openings consistently.
How many lead paralegal jobs are remote?
About 100% of lead paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by practice area. Contract management, regulatory compliance, and document review roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while litigation-focused positions more often require in-office presence for court coordination and attorney support.
How do you become a lead paralegal?
Start by earning a paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program, then build experience as a staff paralegal across a focused practice area such as litigation, corporate law, or real estate. Pursue a professional certification from NALA or NFPA to strengthen your credentials. After several years, seek opportunities to mentor junior paralegals, manage case files independently, or take on docket oversight, as those responsibilities are what employers look for when promoting to a lead role.
Can you get hired as a lead paralegal without prior supervisory experience?
You can move into a lead paralegal role without a formal supervisory title if you can demonstrate that you've taken on lead-level responsibilities in practice. Employers look for candidates who have independently managed complex case files, trained newer staff informally, coordinated workflow across a legal team, or served as the primary point of contact for attorneys on specific matters. Frame those experiences clearly in your resume and interviews to show readiness for the step up.
What does the lead paralegal interview process look like?
Most lead paralegal interview processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with the supervising attorney or legal operations manager. Expect scenario-based questions about managing competing deadlines, handling errors in filings, and supervising junior staff. Some employers include a short writing or proofreading exercise to assess drafting skills. The full process typically runs from first contact to offer across two to four weeks.
Where can I find and apply to lead paralegal jobs?
You can find and apply to lead paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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