Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Albuquerque, NM at Hartline Barger LLP
Contract Specialist / Contract Manager / Paralegal (Contract Role)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Contract Length: 14 Weeks (June 16 – September 19)
Extension Potential: Additional 4 weeks (November 10 – December 5)
Hourly Rate: $40-$50/hr USD
A dynamic and collaborative legal team is seeking a Contract Specialist / Contract Manager / Paralegal for a short-term contract role supporting commercial legal operations. This is a non-lawyer position ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in contracts and legal operations.
What You’ll Do:
Review, draft, and negotiate standard agreements, including vendor/contractor agreements, SOWs, NDAs, order forms, and amendments
Manage the full contract lifecycle using internal tools and systems (e.g., approval platforms, e-signature tools, and document management platforms)
Create and manage reports using Excel or Google Sheets based on data from internal legal ticketing tools
Oversee contract review queues, send signature requests, and maintain organized contract records
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, HR, Security, and other teams to ensure appropriate reviews and approvals
Identify and escalate business or legal issues in contracts to attorneys and stakeholders
Support improvements to contract management processes and template documents
Assist with additional legal team functions, including corporate governance, immigration, and special projects
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in contracts management or as a paralegal with contract review and drafting responsibilities
Familiarity with common contract types (NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, Amendments, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and responsive approach to internal client needs
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Bonus Points For:
Experience in an in-house legal department, especially within the tech industry
Familiarity with contract management tools
Background in procurement or contract negotiation
Exposure to privacy and data compliance issues
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Contracts: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Hartline Barger LLP
Location: Albuquerque, NM
