Contract Paralegal

Knapp Inc•Kennesaw, GA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Certificate program in paralegal studies.
5+ years of experience working in a medium or large law firm or corporate environment.
Experience in the supply chain industry, construction law, technology contracts and/or software contracts
Experience preparing legal documents and understanding legal language and terminology.
Strong proofreading/editing skills required.
Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
Research skills
Planning and organizing
Time management
Ability to change tasks with short notice
Information monitoring
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Commitment to confidentiality
Teamwork
Ability to handle multiple tasks of varying priority

Responsibilities

Monitor progress of tasks assigned to external General Counsel to ensure on-time delivery. Provide progress updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Coordination of contract review: Document distribution: Send contracts/agreements to designated recipients for review and comment.
Perform quality review of required clauses and complete contract summary sheet.
Ensure required alignment and review is done with appropriate internal stakeholders. Schedule internal review meetings. Manage editing of the agreement in real time and record all action items.
Collect required information (i.e. tax matrix, KAG IT/ Data Security review, etc.) from internal departments. Manage response timelines for efficient process completion.
After above items are finalized, provide redlines to stakeholders/customers/suppliers. Arrange meetings, manage document review and record keeping, record action items. Coordinate follow-up meetings as required.
Initiate and coordinate the approval and signature process through Docusign or customer’s requested platform.
Present contract summary sheet including non-standard clauses at handover meetings and circulate to designated recipients.
Review, edit, and prepare draft legal documents including notice letters, requests for information and general correspondence.
Prepare written reports and correspondence.
Provide administrative assistance to Legal Team as needed.
Coordinate with the Legal Executive Assistant to assist with legal documents and filings as needed.

Benefits

2 remote days per week
Half day Fridays
A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering