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Allied Universal lists this Corporate Paralegal and Contract Support opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corporate Paralegal and Contract Support
Job Locations
US-FL-Jupiter | US-GA-Atlanta | US-TX-Dallas | US-FL-Miami | US-NC-Charlotte
Overview
Deposita(TM), An Allied Universal(R) Company has perfected the art of cash management using world-class innovation, technology, and tailored solutions. We serve customers in retail, wholesale and banking sectors through in-depth consultations. We ensure every security need is met and exceeded every step of the way. Join our Phenomenal team today!
Job Description
Deposita, an Allied Universal Company, is hiring a Corporate Paralegal. The Corporate Paralegal acts as a liaison between the company and internal clients, ensuring that contractual documents meet with the policies and procedures of the company and the department. Primary responsibilities include input and maintenance of data in Smartsheet and Serengeti and managing contract workflow.
This is a remote based position. Candidates must reside within the Central or Eastern time zones.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own and administer the Legal Department's contract intake and review process; develop quality assurance processes and implement processes to resolve deficiencies
Develop, document, administer, and improve Legal Department workflows, procedures, templates, trackers, and systems
Identify bottlenecks, analyze recurring issues, develop and implement process improvement measures
Provide expert advice to business development managers in devising solutions to contract negotiations that provide optimum protection to corporation while facilitating business transactions
Review incoming requests for completeness, obtain missing information, and route matters appropriately
Maintain visibility into pending legal and contract matters and proactively follow up with stakeholders to keep matters moving
Track contract status, approvals, execution, renewals, and other key milestones
Serve as the primary point of contact for routine questions regarding the status and process for legal and contract requests
Coordinate contract execution and signature processes
Maintain accurate contract records, files, metadata, trackers, and reporting
Assemble exhibits, schedules, SOWs, amendments, and other attachments and prepare clean, execution-ready documents
Compare document versions, incorporate approved changes, manage redlines, and maintain approved templates and standard forms
Provide administrative or initial review of agreements to identify missing information, attachments, signatures, dates, or other issues requiring follow-up
Handle routine Non-Disclosure Agreements, amendments, and other standard-form documents within established Legal guidelines, with substantive or non-standard issues escalated to the General Counsel
Maintain Legal Department files, records, templates, policies, and other resources
Develop and maintain reporting regarding contract volume, status, turnaround times, outstanding matters, and other Legal Department activity
Assist with administration of contract management, electronic signature, document management, and other Legal Department technology
Maintain calendars and reminders for relevant contractual, corporate, and legal deadlines
Provide administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Department
Coordinate signatures, approvals, certifications, corporate documents, and other routine legal documentation
Assist with corporate governance and entity-management records as needed
Coordinate administrative matters involving outside counsel and other legal service providers
Assist with legal invoices, budgeting information, audits, due diligence requests, and other routine information requests
Provide daily legal and business advice and counsel to business managers on Contract documents to include Non-Disclosure Agreements, template agreement, vendor agreements
Manage collection firms and track collections
Review service agreements and other contracts which the corporation may become a party to, to ensure that the terms and conditions are acceptable to the corporation and provide optimum protection
Onboarding of vendors and suppliers in keeping with documented processes
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary state or federal licensing requirements
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in contract administration, customer service operations, or administrative assistance in a legal environment
Knowledge of fundamental contract principles and terminology
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication
Planning and organizing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Problem solving
Assess and evaluate situations effectively
Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
Research, investigate, compile information
Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
Strategic Orientation
Setting and achieving goalsAttention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree or specific college level classes in related field
Paralegal or Juris Doctor degree
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Closing
Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:
Requisition ID
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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