Paralegal Contracts

Paralegal Overview

• The Paralegal will support legal functions, focusing on contract management, litigation, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
• Provide timely and efficient support to contract management and legal research activities.
• Maintain contract databases and templates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Conduct legal research on commercial and healthcare regulatory issues impacting the organization.
• Negotiate, review, and prepare various agreements to support business operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance business relations, practices, and procedures.
• Support litigation discovery processes, including product liability cases.
• Maintain corporate records and provide guidance on contract policies.
• Contribute to the organization’s legal and intellectual property functions effectively.

Paralegal Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage and maintain contract databases and templates, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights on regulatory issues impacting the organization.
• Negotiate, review, and prepare agreements to support business operations and objectives.
• Support litigation discovery processes, including product liability cases.
• Maintain intellectual property databases and assist in corporate governance activities.
• Provide guidance on contract policies and processes to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of contracts, following established checklists.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and business practices.
• Maintain legal web pages and corporate records effectively.

Paralegal Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably 8 years.
• Experience in corporate or commercial practice within a law firm or in-house environment.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and legal research tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory issues and intellectual property management preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally and lift items exceeding 20 lbs.