Overview
A government-focused organization is seeking a temporary Jr. Attorney/Sr. Paralegal to provide approximately three months of coverage within the Legal, Risk, & Contracts (LRC) function. This role supports a broad range of legal, contractual, operational, and administrative activities, serving as a key resource for internal stakeholders across the organization. The position requires experience with government contracts and familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Legal, Risk, and Contracts Jira Service Desk by:
- Monitoring and triaging incoming requests
- Assigning tickets and managing workflow
- Tracking ticket status and following up with stakeholders
- Assisting with system administration and user support
- Review, draft, revise, and negotiate various agreements, including:
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Teaming Agreements
- Supplier and customer terms and conditions
- Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements
- Provide support on employment and human resource matters:
- Respond to routine HR inquiries
- Assist with policy interpretation and employment documentation
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on personnel-related matters
- Support supplier onboarding activities, including serving as a backup reviewer
- Participate in internal and external meetings, document action items, and coordinate follow-up
- Conduct legal and business research; prepare summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation
- Assist with routine legal administrative functions such as records management, compliance tracking, and maintenance of legal repositories
- Support special projects and initiatives as assigned
- Assist with project improvement efforts, documentation updates, and operational support activities
- Perform various legal, compliance, and administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD), paralegal certification, or equivalent legal/contracts experience
- Experience in a law firm, corporate in-house legal department, or federal contracts department
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and government contracts
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Experience with ticketing, workflow, or contract management systems preferred
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work with executive management teams
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
- Typing, communicating, and repetitive motions
- Close visual acuity for data preparation, computer use, and virtual presentations
- Work performed indoors with protection from outside elements
Location
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.