What's the salary range?

Carta lists $57,012–$81,099 for this role.

How much experience is required?

0–1 years of relevant experience for this Junior Paralegal, Contracts role.

What seniority level is this role?

Carta targets junior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Junior Paralegal, Contracts role at Carta.

Junior Paralegal, Contracts at Carta

Joblaze summary

In the role of Junior Paralegal at Carta, the individual will assist lawyers by preparing initial drafts of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts, while managing document lifecycles and deadlines. Key skills include strong communication, organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on legal practices related to compliance and contracts. This position is ideal for candidates with 0-1 years of experience, particularly those eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced legal environment. Carta's innovative approach combines legal expertise with AI technology, enhancing efficiency in high-volume legal work.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Carta's career page.
Carta has 65 other open roles including Strategic Account Executive - Private Markets, Europe, Legal Partnerships / BD Manager, Workday Systems Payroll- HCM Manager.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Carta lists $57,012–$81,099 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 0–1 years of relevant experience for this Junior Paralegal, Contracts role.
What seniority level is this role?: Carta targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Junior Paralegal, Contracts role at Carta.

From the original posting

The Company You’ll Join

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page.

The Team You'll Work With

You will be joining our North America Contracts team (US and Canada). Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match. As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialize within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.

The Problems You'll Solve

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Junior Paralegal, you'll work to:

Support lawyers with first-round markups of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts
Manage document lifecycles, track deadlines, communicate with counterparties, and assist with execution
Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters
Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts

About You

We are looking for someone who:

0-1+ years of experience (internship experience) with a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent is preferred; prior exposure to NDAs is a plus but not required
Eager to learn and grow. You are motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice – whether that is compliance, contracts, or funds
Organized and efficient. You prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail
A strong communicator. You write and speak clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice
A self-starter. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems
A team player. You collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment

Salary

Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:

$57,012 - $81,099 in Hamilton, NJ (hourly rate of $27.41 - $38.99)
$63,731 - $90,640 in Seattle, WA (hourly rate of $30.64 - $43.58)
$53,664 - $76,328 in Sandy, UT (hourly rate of $25.80 - $45.78)

*Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hour hours per week before overtime

We are hiring for multiple levels and locations, so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography, experience and expertise, and other factors.

Disclosures:

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
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