Legal Contract Specialist

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Provides high level support for the Legal professional staff, performing contract legal review, drafting, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned. Performs law-related tasks under the direction of the organization's General Counsel and other attorney members of the Legal Department as well as cross-coverage of the contract management process flow. Reports to General Counsel and collaborates with Executive, Administrative, and Corporate teams. Maintains confidential information on the highest level and communicates (orally and in writing) with leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in law or related field required or Associate's Degree and equivalent paralegal experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years paralegal or corporate contracting experience required.
• 2+ years corporate experience and proven professional communication working with senior leaders, executives, and staff at all levels required.
• Experience working with vendor contracts and producing legal documents required.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and policies, state statutes, municipal ordinances, and court interpretation.
• Working knowledge of legal research methods.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, as well as grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret contracts and express complex legal issues in clear, concise language.
• Ability to apply new technology to the work setting.
• Self-starter, ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily demands and meet tight deadlines as well as respond to urgent situations while dealing with a high volume of work.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products (technology specific area) and internet research.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to strategic plans as well as operational changes and legal matters within the organization.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• CP-Certified Paralegal - NALA - required.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Experience providing support to attorneys, paralegals and business professionals preferred.
• Healthcare and hospital organization and administration experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing contract management systems and electronic record-keeping and filing systems preferred.
• Experience using and implementing AI system tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs contract legal review, drafting, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs law-related tasks under the direction of the organization's General Counsel and other attorney members of the Legal Department.
• Cross-coverage of the contract management process flow.
• Maintains confidential information on the highest level.
• Communicates (orally and in writing) with leadership.

What This Job Offers

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