Paralegal - Contracts Specialist

You should also have experience utilizing contract management software, with the capability of performing under minimal supervision.

Key Skills:

• Entry-level position but must have at least 1-2 years legal experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other database applications. Experience with Lotus Notes is a plus.
• Exhibits a professional and confident demeanor.
• Highly organized, capable of multitasking and fulfilling several concurrent responsibilities while still meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• You will review purchase orders and process various contract documents.
• Preparedness is expected in submitting and maintaining the company's contractor and engineering licenses.
• Your work will include distributing, reconciling, and responding to internal departmental budgets about fiscal year forecasts and plans.
• You will be responsible for organizing and tracking document expiration in the legal department files.
• You will collect, sort, and maintain various data, including confidential and proprietary information of the company.
• You will be expected to coordinate insurance matters alongside the corporate risk manager.
• Performing special assignments and projects directed by the General Counsel will also be part of your responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Ideally, you should hold a 4-year business degree, although 1-2 years of experience with a Paralegal Certificate is acceptable.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Contract Specialist will also be beneficial.