[Hiring] Corporate Paralegal @Iteris

Role Description

Iteris is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with exceptional attention to detail and expertise in managing resolutions and signature processing. This is a high-impact role within a small, fast-paced in-house legal department at Iteris, Inc. This individual will operate with significant independence and autonomy, leading work streams and projects across:

• Intellectual property portfolio management
• Corporate governance
• Contract administration
• Litigation support
• Legal operations

The ideal candidate thrives wearing multiple hats and brings a leadership mindset, functioning as a trusted partner to C-Suite and executive level leadership and outside counsel. Candidates who are energized by ownership, variety, and the opportunity to shape how a legal department operates will find this position especially rewarding.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the company's trademark and patent portfolio, including prosecution tracking, renewal deadlines, and coordination with outside IP counsel
• Oversee entity management compliance, including CSC relationship management, annual filings, and certificates of good standing
• Support corporate governance activities, including routine resolution preparation
• Prepare and maintain business licenses and registrations across applicable jurisdictions
• Manage CLM database and contract workflows, including signature and DocuSign processes
• Lead CLM implementation and optimization projects
• Perform routine contract review (e.g., NDAs), with training provided to expand contract review and administration responsibilities over time
• Provide due diligence and document support for corporate transactions, including database management and deal flow
• Manage subpoena intake and processing
• Prepare and administer litigation hold notices
• Coordinate insurance applications and data gathering for policy renewals
• Process and track invoices for outside counsel and legal vendors
• Maintain organized legal records, electronic files, and databases
• Generate reports from legal software tools
• Prepare documents and presentations for attorneys and legal staff
• Manage routine lease administration and facilities-related legal tasks
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and contract managers as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal or legal operations professional in an in-house legal department
• Experience managing diverse responsibilities is strongly preferred
• Experience managing an intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and patents
• Entity management and corporate governance experience
• License and registration management experience
• Litigation management and support experience
• CLM platform experience, with interest in or experience leading system implementation projects
• Self-directed professional who takes initiative, works independently, and drives projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to lead work streams and manage projects from concept through execution
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to contribute across all levels of work, from strategic project leadership to routine administrative tasks
• Proficiency with legal technology platforms; experience with Conga, CSC, DocuSign, and/or Salesforce is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and enthusiasm for adopting technology to improve efficiency
• The role may require moderate physical effort, including occasional lifting of materials up to 10 pounds

Benefits

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program