Paralegal

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal - Contracts is responsible for administering law department systems and processes that track and manage contracts; drafting, analyzing and revising contracts and related communications under the supervision of an attorney; and facilitating contract processing between business units and the legal team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant legal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; establish trust and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent computer and technical skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Paralegal education or certification and previous paralegal experience preferred.
General understanding of basic state and federal laws preferred.
General understanding of contracts preferred.
Experience using Cobblestone or other contract management software a plus.
Customer service mindset; demonstrated success working with business partners in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment to achieve results.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Administer law department systems and processes that track and manage contracts.
Draft, analyze, and revise contracts and related communications under the supervision of an attorney.
Facilitate contract processing between business units and the legal team.
Work with company lawyers to perform paralegal functions involving contracts.
Review proposed contracts for compliance with company policy and advise appropriate business stakeholders of any noncompliance.
Implement and execute processes, workflows and tools to improve Law Department efficiency, including contracts review, management and retention.
Draft communications with outside parties related to ongoing and expiring contracts.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.