Paralegal

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At RIVO, you will find we recognize hard work and performance, foster a culture of growth, and encourage collaboration across departments. We value the unique skills and experiences that each employee brings to the table, recognizing that this diversity strengthens our company and helps us fulfill our core values: Respect, Integrity, Value, and Opportunity. If you share these same values and are eager to grow both personally and professionally, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us and apply today to join our dynamic team! 

Company Benefits 

• Optimal Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a schedule with no evening or weekend work – enjoy your weekends for relaxation and personal time 
• Childcare & Family Support: Receive up to $5,000 annually in childcare reimbursement to ease the balancing act of work and family & Exclusive access to comprehensive fertility treatment coverage to financially support your family-building journey
• Stay Fit for Free: Join our FREE weekly group workouts and keep your health and energy levels at their peak 
• Company Events & Social Hours: Enjoy regular happy hours and company-wide events to celebrate achievements and build community with fellow employees 
• Padres Tickets: Catch a Padres game with exclusive access to season long raffle drawings in the RIVO ticket section. Go Padres! 
• Daily Perks: Savor FREE coffee, energy drinks, and snacks – fueling your productivity and satisfaction! 
• Parking & Commute Made Easy: Say goodbye to commuting hassles and high gas prices – enjoy a company-paid parking or MTS pass 
• Dedication Incentives: Opportunity to earn more money with our perfect attendance incentive – your dedication and reliability deserve recognition 
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and live your best life with company paid holidays and PTO each year  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from medical, dental, and vision plans with a 70/30 cost share—because your well-being is our priority 
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with employer matching to invest in your future with confidence

RIVO is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our in-house legal team focusing on primarily transactional paralegal work (minimal litigation).This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with General Counsel on a wide range of matters—including contracts, compliance, employment law, consumer protection, and litigation support.

If you’re a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in your day-to-day work, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

The Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to General Counsel with a variety of transactional, litigation, and compliance matters across the company. The Paralegal will be responsible for conducting thorough review of contracts, supporting employment and consumer compliance matters, conducting legal research, and assisting with organizing corporate records and legal due diligence. The paralegal will also provide litigation support.

• Review, draft, and redline various agreements and business contracts.
• Develop and maintain organized processes and systems for contract management, compliance tracking, and legal documentation.
• Assist with administrative, due diligence, and vendor onboarding for new business growth initiatives.
• Assist with compliance functions involving consumer protection and consumer finance issues.
• Support HR and employment law matters, including handbook review, investigations, and employee relations as needed.
• Assist with internal audits, preparing and maintaining internal governance documents, and ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Perform legal research.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a Paralegal required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a small to mid-sized firm supporting general business or in-house legal department strongly preferred.
• Prior exposure to consumer protection laws, consumer finance, or financial services is a plus.

What We Look For:

• Strong familiarity with California employment law. Experience with consumer protection laws, and consumer finance regulations is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with business-to-business contract review and negotiation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and follow-through.
• Excellent ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RIVO Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age (40 years old or older) and genetic information (including family medical history), past or present military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.