File, track, and maintain corporate and commercial registrations; federal, state and municipal licenses; and records
Receive, track, and coordinate notices for all legal, administrative, and tax matters, including work verification, unemployment, disability, and wage garnishments
Research emerging federal, state, and municipal regulations that may apply to Instawork and its subsidiaries, recommend a compliance approach, and operationalize ongoing maintenance of any resulting obligations
Prepare for, assist, and/or attend administrative hearings
Assist counsel with calendaring, demands, dates, and times
Work closely with counsel to respond to law enforcement and third-party data requests
Assist in-house counsel with handling of pre-litigation and litigation matters, as well as external legal requests
Manage administrative tasks related to contract lifecycle management and certificates of insurance; assist with annual insurance renewals
Provide reporting and metrics on litigation, compliance, and other legal matters
Support special projects as directed by counsel, with the flexibility to adapt as priorities evolve
AI, Automation & Process Improvement
Evaluate every recurring legal and compliance workflow for automation potential, then build or propose solutions
Design and maintain automations for tasks like deadline tracking, registration renewals, notice routing, reporting, and document intake using tools like Cursor and Replit.
Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, GC.ai ) to accelerate research, drafting, document review, and data extraction, and develop reusable prompts or workflows the team can adopt
Track and evaluate new legal technology, AI products, and automation platforms, and recommend tools that would benefit the team
Document processes and build playbooks so that institutional knowledge lives in systems, not in people's heads
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, operations, and/or project management role (Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptionally organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
Drive to use AI tools and legal technology to improve efficiency, with a willingness to identify and adopt new approaches
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Proficiency working with MacOS and iOS, Google Apps, DropBox, Slack, & Microsoft Office
Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build relationships across departments
A continuous improvement mindset: you value what works today and are always looking for what could work better tomorrow
Prior in-house legal department experience
Experience with legal technology platforms, e-discovery tools, or contract management systems
Licensed Notary Public, or a willingness to obtain
Enthusiasm for Instawork's mission of creating economic opportunity
For CA-based applicants:
The base salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000
This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
Flexible paid time off and paid company holidays
Phone stipend
Commuter stipend
Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
Employee health savings a
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Instawork is on a mission to create meaningful economic opportunities for skilled hourly professionals in communities around the globe. Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we're looking for exceptional talent to reimagine the way the world works.
We're looking for a Paralegal to join our in-house Legal & Compliance team. This role sits at the intersection of Legal, Finance, and Compliance. You'll own regulatory registrations, data requests, and case management, and you'll build and improve the workflows that support those functions. We don't just want someone who can do the work; we want someone who learns a skill and then asks, "How do I automate this shit so it runs itself?" If you've built an N8N workflow, trained a custom GPT, scripted a process in Google Apps Script, or prototyped with no-code tools, and you want to bring that mindset to a legal team, this is the role.
The ideal candidate takes their work seriously but not themselves. You're organized, systems-minded, and energized by a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and no two days look the same. You take ownership of your work, bring sound judgment, and are always looking for a better way to get things done.
Instawork · San Francisco, CA