Nesco Resource is in search of a Paralegal to join our client's team at their Shelton, CT location. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the opportunity to work at least 2 days of from home after training and shown ability to perform the duties of the role successfully.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position reports to and works closely with the General Counsel. This position will be primarily responsible for managing a large volume of contract matters (including drafting, revising/saving contracts, communicating with internal and external stakeholders and managing the company's contract database). The Paralegal is also responsible for coordinating and administering a variety of ongoing legal initiatives and projects, as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Management
- Take ownership of entire contract management process from beginning to end.
- Promptly and accurately document process throughout the various stages (i.e., request, drafting, execution and post-execution). Proactively identify areas that can be improved, make more efficient and implement improvements, as needed.
- Draft contracts using available templates including sales agreements, contract renewals and amendments.
- Work with company employees, at all levels, to ascertain the correct information to draft, revise and finalize agreements.
- Send out agreements for electronic signature and follow-up on contract status.
- Promptly and accurately file signed agreements and other contract-related documents in online document storage database and enter agreements into company's contract management system.
- Track relevant post-execution deadlines.
- Review and respond to routine questions from company employees related to real estate leases, draft related contract amendments and correspond with landlords as needed.
- Proactively collaborate with individuals throughout the organization to complete tasks, from entry level up through the senior leadership.
- Maintain real estate database, updating as needed.
- Oversee management of collections matters sent to outside counsel, including collecting and organizing file materials and liaising with outside collections counsel.
- Assist with and/or manage special projects, as needed.
- Draft various other business and legal documents under the guidance of an Attorney and use templates where available, such as letters and corporate governance documents.
- Intake legal matters including handling service of process through our online vendor.
- General support of the legal department.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working as a Paralegal or in a comparable role in a legal environment (e.g., Legal Secretary with significant contract drafting experience).
- Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Must have strong Excel skills and expert level Microsoft Word and Outlook skills; will have to efficiently edit complex contracts and other legal documents.
- Experience using electronic document storage and document management systems.
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills.
- Experience drafting contracts, professional correspondence, and routine business documents.
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally with people at all levels in the organization, in other departments, the general public and other outside parties, furnishing and obtaining information as needed.
- High level of analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to solve problems proactively and with business acumen.
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high quality work product while balancing competing priorities, with meticulous follow-up skills.
- A team player with an open and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Capacity to foster an environment of teamwork which promotes the company's core values and leadership principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short or long correspondence and memos.
- Ability to write simple and complex correspondences.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Direct hire with benefits
- Onsite, 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm
- Salary range: $80 - $96K
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.