Overview
This position provides legal and administrative support across contract management and litigation support functions. The role works closely with in-house counsel to draft, review, and track contracts, and also assists with case management, discovery, and preparation for active or pending litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage competing deadlines across both transactional and litigation workstreams, and can work independently with sound judgment on matters of moderate complexity.
Responsibilities
Contracts
- Maintain and organize the contract repository, tracking key dates, renewal terms, and obligations.
- Conduct due diligence reviews and flag risk provisions, non-standard terms, or compliance concerns for attorney review.
- Support development and maintenance of contract templates.
Litigation
- Provide full-cycle litigation support, including intake and deadline calendaring.
- Manage discovery processes: document collection, review, privilege logs, and production using e-discovery platforms.
- Draft and format pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on case logistics and filings.
- Conduct legal and factual research and review case files as needed.
- Ensure timely e-filing and compliance with local court rules and procedures.
Cross-Functional & General Duties
- Prioritize and manage a mixed caseload of contract and litigation matters simultaneously, escalating conflicts or bottlenecks proactively.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal, business, and client information.
- Support special projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives within the Legal Department.
- Assist with budget tracking and invoice review for outside counsel engagements.
Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- Minimum 4–6 years of paralegal experience, with demonstrated experience in both contracts/transactional work and litigation support.
- Working knowledge of civil procedures and e-discovery tools (e.g., DocuSign).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat; comfortable learning new legal technology platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Notary Public certification a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Not specified in the provided job description.
Location
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.