Paralegal, Contracts

Overview

Serve as paralegal for the sales portion of the Contracts team supporting four attorneys.

• Assist attorneys with reviewing and drafting a variety of contracts
• Manage, process, and track contracts through the entire contracts process, from concept through negotiation, creation, execution, and renewal
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review process
• Independently and proactively engage in outreach to key stakeholders to ensure continuous progression of contracts toward execution
• Develop, monitor, and present contracts-related metrics/data reports
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and attorneys, ensuring exceptional customer service and promoting attorney productivity
• Manage inbound internal inquiries, independently responding to internal business owner requests
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of all contracts and related documentation
• Assist in monitoring contract status post-execution, ensuring timely renewals
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies
• Provide support to attorneys
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned

• Superior project management and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, reading, oral, and written communication and active listening skills
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills
• Ability to handle confidential information discretely and professionally
• Ability to work independently
• Keen ability to manage competing urgent priorities nimbly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

• 1-2 years work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or project manager
• Experience with contracts and contracts management software and Docu Sign strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail…