Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Job title: Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Company: The Ridge


Job description: Ridge – Designed For Life.Ridge crafts products made to last a lifetime through with simple, functional designs ready for anything and everything. Our materials are chosen with care and a thoughtful connection to the insights of our growing community – setting our North star as we strive to improve everyday. Together we can do more with less.Ridge started with The Ridge Wallet as a Kickstarter project in 2013 and is now in the hands and pockets of over 3 million people worldwide! We currently operate around the globe selling in the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and Australia on Shopify and through other channels such as Amazon and Wholesalers. We have also expanded and continue to expand our product catalog to include KeyCases, Bolt Action Pens, Knives, Rings, Watches and we have plenty more in the works!We are looking for people interested in positions with tremendous growth potential, but which come with high expectations of work rate and quality of work. We are a fully remote company and utilize that to find the best talent around the world to join our team. Since we are a remote-first company, we always do our best to be as accommodating to a healthy work/life balance.The RoleRole Overview:This is a fully remote position that demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with calm efficiency. You will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Counsel to streamline legal workflows, maintain documentation, and support day-to-day administrative and legal operations.Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal filing systems (both digital and physical) with version control and organization in mind
• Calendar and deadline management, including litigation, IP, and business filing timelines
• Assist with document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and editing (NDAs, contracts, discovery responses, etc.)
• Draft basic correspondence, track follow-ups, and manage internal task lists
• Organize and manage spreadsheets and trackers (IP portfolios, contract databases, litigation matters, etc.)
• Support communication with external counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Handle Slack communications promptly and filter issues for legal triage
• Take meeting notes, summarize action items, and manage legal inboxes
• Research docket updates, state/federal court deadlines, or procedural rules when needed
• Help coordinate signature workflows and document execution (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign)

Ideal ProfileQualification and RequirementsRequired:

• Must be able to work on a Central Time Zone schedule
• Highly organized, reliable, and responsive – you keep things from falling through the cracks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – clear, concise, and professional
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, and Slack
• Comfortable working in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Preferred (but not required):
• Background or familiarity with U.S. intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, patent)
• Experience in litigation support, docket management, or legal administration
• Prior in-house, law firm, or virtual legal assistant experience

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• You’re the person who always knows where the latest version of a file is
• You love checklists and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly
• You’re proactive – you solve problems before they become problems
• You can juggle multiple tasks, pivot when priorities shift, and communicate throughout
• You write clearly, summarize succinctly, and follow up consistently
• You take ownership, meet deadlines, and are comfortable asking for clarity when needed

What’s on Offer?

• Join a market leader within Apparel & Sporting Goods
• Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
• Competitive Salary

Expected salary:

Location: Österreich

Job date: Sun, 25 May 2025 05:12:49 GMT

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