Title: Paralegal III

Location: Space Coast, FL | Greater Seattle Area

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R63463

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of professionals in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will provide focused paralegal support with an emphasis on Labor & Employment matters, litigation support, and non-disclosure agreement negotiation support. You will help manage active legal matters, support discovery and investigations, maintain legal tracking systems, and contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes. This role is based in Renton, Washington or Merritt Island, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Support Labor & Employment matters, including tracking active matters, dispositioning incoming matters per established procedures, preparing and sending legal holds, and assisting with investigations and pre-dispute communications.
• Process EEOC claims from intake through resolution, including assisting in drafting position statements and managing correspondence with the EEOC on behalf of the company.
• Track and manage OSHA and environmental inspection matters that come into the department, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate recordkeeping, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Provide litigation support, including document and deposition discovery, subpoena responses, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, or similar tools; ask clarifying questions to ensure research is accurate and responsive to the legal team's needs.
• Support transactional attorneys with day-to-day legal matters, including reviewing, redlining, and coordinating execution of NDAs, commercial contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Assist with tracking and managing commercial disputes, claims, and pre-dispute communications in coordination with transactional attorneys.
• Maintain organized matter files and correspondence related to legal matters, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely follow-up on open items.
• Support due diligence activities related to supplier relationships, including research on regulatory compliance, export control obligations (ITAR/EAR), and government contracting requirements (FAR/DFAR) as they apply to transactional matters.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in Operations, the Business Units, and Corporate Functions to gather documentation and facilitate legal review of supplier-facing and customer-facing matters.
• Maintain and update legal matter tracking systems (e.g., LegalTracker, iManage, or similar platforms); identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing workflows and raise improvement suggestions proactively.
• Schedule meetings, draft correspondence, coordinate document execution, and support day-to-day legal operations.
• Assist with review and redlining commercial transactions and regulatory documents as needed.
• Support regulatory, real estate, compliance, and site-specific projects on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated paralegal experience in a law firm, corporation, or government setting, with a focus on Labor & Employment, litigation support, and/or commercial transactions
• Proficiency with Lexis or Westlaw for legal research assignments
• Experience with legal matter management or operations systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, iManage, Atlas, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Proven ability to follow established procedures accurately and proactively disposition incoming matters with appropriate urgency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to engage effectively with attorneys and business clients at all levels, including senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to ask clarifying questions, seek feedback, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited program
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms such as Everlaw or similar tools (learnable on the job)
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
• Familiarity with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) or U.S. government contracting (FAR/DFAR)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or Associate's degree in legal services and support

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $49.79 - $69.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.