Corporate Paralegal - Contracts
About The Position
The Corporate Paralegal I works under the umbrella of the Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer through the Senior Manager, Legal Operations. This role provides administrative and paralegal support to corporate attorneys, other legal department staff, and various business managers throughout the company. Assists with preparation and coordination of documentation for general legal matters, including contract administration, contract lifecycle management, corporate compliance, and legal operations activities. Supports attorneys with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documentation and assists with legal department technology systems and process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate required or obtained within a reasonable period following hire.
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience, bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of paralegal, contract administration, legal operations, or related experience.
- Experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department or law firm preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish collaborative working relationships across the organization.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Familiarity with administrative and clerical processes within a corporate legal environment.
- Basic knowledge of contract administration and legal documentation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Copilot.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required.
- Experience with legal matter management or contract lifecycle management systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys and paralegals with the preparation, review, processing, and administration of agreements.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources regarding legal requests and contract workflows.
- Creates and maintains contract records within the contract lifecycle management system.
- Maintains contract files and ensures documentation is electronically stored in a consistent and organized manner.
- Responds to routine inquiries regarding contract status and administrative processes.
- Supports legal department processes, playbooks, knowledge management initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Works within legal matter management systems to create, organize, and maintain matter records and summaries.
- Performs basic legal and regulatory research as assigned.
- Assists with maintaining corporate records, registrations, and compliance documentation.
- Supports implementation and administration of legal department technology solutions.
- Performs notary services, if commissioned and required.
- Demonstrates sound judgment in identifying issues requiring escalation to attorneys or management.
- Participates in departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA and other legal and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
