Overview
Contract Paralegal Jobs in Irving, TX at Lawyers On Demand
Title: Contract Paralegal
Company: Lawyers On Demand
Location: Irving, TX
A highly regarded corporate client is currently seeking skilled applicants for their opening as a Contracts Paralegal. This is a contract role with the possibility to go temp-to-hire based on performance and will be based out of the client’s corporate office in Irving, Texas. Preferred applicants will have prior experience in drafting, reviewing, editing, and filing contractual agreements, managing the contract lifecycle from inception to close, and have experience negotiating contracts.
5 days per week on-site in Irving, Texas
Pay starting at $40/hour
Contract role – 6 month duration with the possibility to go temp-to-hire based on performance
40 hours per week
Required proficiencies will include the ability to manage commercial contracting workflow and contract lifecycle management processes; serving as the primary contact for contractual matters; drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements with third parties based on the company guidelines/strategic direction; liaising with relevant stakeholders; monitoring contract performance and reviewing and updating existing agreements, as needed. The candidate must have the ability to organize files. Excellent organizational and communication/grammar skills required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform legal and factual research
Perform records research
Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
Organize and analyze information
Cross-check and validate information
Prepare written reports
Review and edit contracts. Make changes based on lawyer redline and input. Prepare final contract file for review and signature.
Draft and review contracts
Lead the contract management workflow and process
Prepare correspondence
Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
Build and maintain databases and files
Organize and track contracts
Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations
Co-ordinate activities such as subpoena delivery
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree or certificate program in paralegal studies
Paralegal certification preferred
Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology
Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
Relevant computer software knowledge and experience
Spanish is preferred but not required
Lawyers On Demand/Consilio offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of candidate’s skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.
