Paralegal

About the Role

Our firm is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in the metal fabrication and industrial production industry to hire a Paralegal / Executive Assistant. This role sits at the intersection of legal support and executive operations, working closely with company leadership and external legal counsel to support corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in legal administration and executive support, with a focus on improving processes, driving efficiency, and maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Title
:
Paralegal/Executive Assistant

Location
:
Winsted, MN

Job Type
:
Permanent / Direct-Hire

Compensation
: $70,000 - $87,000

Industry
:
Manufacturing

The Paralegal/Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the executive team while serving as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and business partners.

• Draft, proofread, and manage legal documents and correspondence
• Support contract lifecycle processes, including review, tracking, and database management
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), compliance, and corporate governance matters
• Review and provide input on sales agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Prepare and submit annual government filings and maintain corporate records, including meeting minutes and required reports
• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare presentations and reports
• Coordinate signatures and communications with vendors and external partners
• Process and track expense reimbursements for leadership
• Conduct legal and background research as needed
• Serve as a primary point of contact between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Provide leadership and direction to a small team of administrative professionals
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage technology (including AI tools) to increase efficiency

• 5+ years of experience supporting executives in an administrative or legal support capacity
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Experience coordinating complex schedules and managing executive‑level priorities
• Ability to create, document, and improve internal processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field, or equivalent paralegal certification
• Experience supporting legal functions such as contract management, corporate governance, or compliance
• Familiarity with M&A processes and working with external legal counsel
• Experience leveraging technology, workflow tools, or AI solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Experience leading or mentoring administrative staff

Our client offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well‑being, and overall work‑life balance. Eligible employees (working 30+ hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options, including company contributions to Health Savings Accounts, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. The package also includes company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, as well as voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance, legal and identity protection, and accident and critical illness coverage.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting, as well as eligibility for performance‑based incentive programs, including a Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP) with payouts tied to company performance. To support work‑life balance and career growth, employees benefit from unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, an employee assistance program, onsite training opportunities, and additional perks such as uniform subsidies for eligible roles.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We look forward to meeting you!