Senior Contract Management Paralegal - AIA/Construction

• Abstract contracts, build playbooks, review, and redline contracts using track changes in MS Word v10 or higher


• Draft, review, and redline Construction Agreements, Architecture and Design Agreements, Engineering Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, and Subcontractor Agreements


• Knowledge of bonds, mechanics liens, and lien waivers


• Communicate regularly with the Practice Area Director/Manager to discuss challenges and successes and share client activity


• Continually develop subject matter expertise


• Maintain performance standards by ensuring availability as necessary to fulfill client-requested needs; ensuring excellent work quality and efficiency; and fulfilling expectations on all essential duties and responsibilities


• Continue to pursue all self-study reading, exercises, and activities regularly; engage in one-on-one training with Practice Area Director/Manager when requested; receive feedback and implement suggestions


• Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and gain knowledge of a client's needs and have the ability to fulfill its requirements


• Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, executives, and office staff


• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the client


• Assist clients in interpreting contracts as business needs arise to fulfill the terms of or to terminate contracts on mutually amicable terms


• Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they follow client policies and all applicable federal and state regulations


• Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language


• Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner


• Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency, according to a style guide if provided by the client


• Research regulations to ensure contracts are updated and in compliance with laws

Skills

• Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite v.10 or above


• Competent with Adobe Acrobat Pro


• Able to work in a collaborative teamwork environment and able to share information with appropriate parties on a need-to-know basis


• Strong time management skills


• Strong customer service and client relationship management skills


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills


• Proven work experience as a contract specialist, paralegal, or similar role


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications


• Training and/or certifications as a contract specialist or paralegal

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of specialized experience as a construction contract specialist or paralegal


• Experience with one or more software platforms including but not limited to platforms for virtual interactions (i.e., Teams and/or Zoom), contract repositories, CRMs, and timekeeping systems

Person Specification

• Collaborative and works with internal and external stakeholders to arrive at successful outcomes


• Dedicated and relentlessly pursues solutions that lead to the successful completion of tasks


• Thoughtful; carefully assessing projects and tasks, meticulously reviewing results, and attending to every detail


• A self-starter who works well independently and in a team


• Flexible and responsive


• Able to function well under pressure and deadlines


• Pride and integrity in one's work


• Highly professional and well organized