Paralegal, Legal Operations

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, resourceful and forward-thinking Paralegal to join our Legal Operations team. This role supports a wide range of corporate legal functions, including contract drafting, litigation coordination, and division-specific process improvement initiatives. Legal Operations plays a key role in modernizing how legal services are delivered across the company, and the ideal candidate is curious, comfortable working in various legal software tools, and motivated to find smarter and more efficient ways to get work done-particularly through automation and technology. This role is well suited for candidates with familiarity with fleet-focused business and/or an interest in expanding their impact through Legal Operations.

What You'll Do

• Manually draft and manage lease and service contracts while developing an understanding of the company's business and commercial structure.

• Support Legal Operations with contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, including intake, review, routing, execution, and repository maintenance.

• Coordinate litigation and dispute matters, including document collection, correspondence tracking, and outside counsel support within litigation management software.

• Maintain and continuously improve workflows, templates, and reporting within the CLM platform.

• Partner with cross-functional teams-including Sales, Credit, Pricing, and Fleet/Operations-to support efficient and compliant contract execution.

• Participate in division-specific projects, many of which focus on process improvement, automation, and system optimization.

• Support special projects related to legal technology adoption, operational efficiency, and scalable legal processes.

• Exercise sound judgment in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand legal environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal or operations professional.

• Experience supporting or partnering with fleet, asset management, mobility, or operational teams preferred.

• Demonstrates comfort working directly in legal systems and learning new technology tools.

• Experience in both contract drafting and litigation support ideal.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document management.

• Proven ability to manage high volumes of work with attention to detail and good judgment.

• Must have proven critical thinking skills and must be resourceful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience administering CLM platforms (e.g., DocuSign CLM) in lieu of some years of traditional paralegal experience will be considered.

• Hands-on experience with CLM systems (e.g., DocuSign CLM, Ironclad, or similar).

• Exposure to Salesforce, CLM reporting, or legal analytics tools.

• Experience contributing to automation or process improvement initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Owings Mills, MD

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101,900 - $140,140 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What's in it for You
* A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
* Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
* Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rsum and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer - they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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