$30/hour (1099 contract position)

We are seeking a project based senior-level contract specialist or paralegal for our Virtual Paralegal Service team. This is a 1099 remote/virtual position. Multi-state experience preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will provide a variety of contract management services to existing and new clients. SaaS review experience among other commercial agreement experience required. Experience drafting and redlining contract agreements is also required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Abstract contracts, build playbooks, review and redline contracts using track changes in MS Word v10 or higher
• Draft, review and redline Nondisclosure Agreements, Consultant Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, Amendments, Assignments and Terminations
• Communicate regularly with Practice Area Director/Manager to discuss challenges, successes and share client activity
• Continually develop subject matter expertise
• Maintain performance standards by ensuring availability as necessary to fulfill client requested needs; ensuring excellent work quality and efficiency; and fulfilling expectations on all essential duties and responsibilities
• Continue to pursue all self-study reading, exercises, and activities on a regular basis; engage in one-on-one training with Practice Area Director/Manager when requested; receive feedback and implement suggestions
• Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and gain knowledge of a client's needs and have the ability to fulfill its requirements
• Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, executives, and office staff
• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the client
• Assist clients in interpreting contracts as business needs arise to fulfill the terms of or to terminate contracts on mutually amicable terms
• Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they follow client policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
• Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language
• Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency, according to a style guide if provided by the client
• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws

Skills

• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite v.10 or above
• Competent with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Able to work in a collaborative teamwork environment and able to share information with appropriate parties on a need-to-know basis
• Strong time management skills
• Strong customer service and client relationship management skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Proven work experience as a contract specialist, paralegal, or similar role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents and legal specifications
• Training and/or certifications as a contract specialist or paralegal

Experience

• Minimum of ten years specialized experience as a contract specialist or paralegal
• Experience with one or more software platforms including but not limited to platforms for virtual interactions (i.e., Teams and/or Zoom), contract repositories, CRMs, and timekeeping systems

Person Specification

• Collaborative and works with internal and external stakeholders to arrive at successful outcomes
• Dedicated and relentlessly pursues solutions that lead to the successful completion of tasks
• Thoughtful; carefully assessing projects and tasks, meticulously reviewing results, and attending to every detail
• A self-starter who works well independently and in a team
• Flexible and responsive
• Able to function well under pressure and deadlines
• Pride and integrity in one's work
• Highly professional and well organized