Paralegal, Contract

WM•Tempe, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel based in Tempe, Arizona. The role supports commercial transactions and claims, customer service agreements and complaint responses, litigation, subpoenas, and certain regulatory document filings. Under the supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, the paralegal also assists with reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts and procurement documents, including customer service agreements, NDAs, RFPs, contract summaries, risk assessments, and related legal documents. The position is based in an office environment and requires hybrid work, with 1–2 days from home and 3–4 days in the office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Four years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.
Strong working knowledge of AI and Microsoft Office products.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Experience with case or matter management systems and reporting tools.
Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, with 1–2 days from home and 3–4 days in the office.

Nice To Haves

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.

Responsibilities

Review and redline routine and recurring contracts and legal documents, including NDAs, service contracts, RFP, RFI, RFQ, and subconsultant contract terms, and summarize potential concerns and issues.
Collaborate with sales staff to review customer-requested revisions to the company’s Service Agreement and review and revise customers’ form contracts.
Research, review, and prepare written responses to claims from customers, third parties, or government agencies.
Conduct interviews or confer with internal personnel and external parties to gather legal information while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
Assist attorneys with litigation management, including maintaining files and organizing meeting minutes and exhibits.
Manage service of process and litigation holds for new cases.
Assist with implementing other Legal-related processes and technologies.
Respond to questions, subpoenas, records requests, legal documentation and contract requests, and other requests from outside counsel and company management; disseminate requests and related information as directed.
Collaborate with the e-discovery team and assist with document review as necessary for litigation.
Review and analyze recommendations made by outside counsel.
Obtain and communicate appropriate authorization when necessary for settlements.
Coordinate reporting from outside counsel and consultants.
Assist in-house attorneys with cost management regarding outside vendors and law firms.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy.