You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Paralegal II - Contracts will provide administrative, research, and other support to Gentex Corporation’s Legal Department in the areas of contract law and other designated areas.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support attorneys with contract drafting, contract renewals, new vendor engagements, contract system administration, and legal research.
- Manage the initial legal review of a variety of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, distributor and dealer agreements, and other supply agreements.
- Use corporate contract templates as applicable for different circumstances, with guidance from supervising attorneys.
- Run the intake of contract requests through the contract system and other channels.
- Develop a strong knowledge of corporate policies and assist with the management of the contract system.
- Draft correspondence, program letters, and coordinate administrative and legal practice tasks and projects.
- Contribute to the Legal Department as a whole, including creating and improving internal processes, assisting with file management, and providing contract negotiation support.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Attention to detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- Analytical thinking – Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
- Building collaborative relationships – Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
- Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
- Optimizing work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Situational adaptability – Adapts approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations. Shows an openness to new ideas and has flexibility to take on additional responsibilities when necessary.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
- Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
WHAT WILL HELP
- At least 3 - 5 years of legal experience in private practice or as an in-house paralegal.
- Experience with SharePoint and C365 or other contract management systems.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
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Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company. We are a unique, profitable company that is vertically integrated in highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication. We specialize in a broad spectrum of technologies and processes to deliver high quality products to the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries.
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