Legal Assistant

CCA GLOBAL PARTNERS • Northwest Township, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports CCA Global Partners’ legal and business operations by administering corporate contracts and legal processes. The role works with internal stakeholders, vendors, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams to help ensure contracts are reviewed, executed, tracked, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.

The position also supports legal operations, compliance initiatives, records management, and special projects that contribute to organizational efficiency and risk management. It is suited to a detail-oriented legal professional with contract administration or paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to supporting business objectives while maintaining legal and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment supporting corporate legal or contract administration matters.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and corporate legal processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with contract management systems such as Net Documents, DocuSign, or similar tools.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound professional judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• A process-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract intake, approval routing, execution, storage, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Maintain contract records and systems, and track key dates, obligations, expirations, and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and manage routine legal correspondence and standard company documents, including vendor communications and contract-related materials.
• Liaise among the legal department, internal business partners, outside counsel, and third-party partners; monitor and follow up on outstanding requests and action items.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather requirements, support business objectives, and assist with contract matters, audits, due diligence, and internal reviews.
• Manage legal team calendars and due dates; schedule contract reviews, compliance meetings, and cross-functional discussions; prepare meeting materials, agendas, and summaries for leadership and legal team meetings.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems for legal documents and records.
• Support compliance initiatives by tracking regulatory requirements, policies, and training documentation.
• Assist with corporate governance documentation and other legal records as needed.
• Assist with legal projects, process improvements, and implementation of legal tools or systems.
• Identify and recommend improvements to templates, workflows, and processes to improve efficiency, organization, and risk management.
• Escalate complex legal matters to Legal Counsel.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible time off
• Benefits designed to support employees and their families
• Development, growth, and compensation recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree