Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

Our client, a Communications Firm, is looking for a Paralegal on a temp to perm basis! This role will start off on a part time basis, and convert to full time employment. Hybrid in SF 3x/week. Responsibilities Draft and review a high volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail Manage end-to-end contract workflows, helping alleviate pressure on the existing team Review contract terms and engage directly with external parties to negotiate and resolve issues Collaborate with legal teams, confidently pushing back and finding creative solutions when needed Responsible for drafting and generating a range of legal documents, such as standard engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as well as Statements of Work (SOW) and Scopes of Work (SOW) when required. Work closely with internal and outside legal counsel on various legal matters, including contract changes, debt collection, bankruptcy issues, and responses to subpoenas. Follow up on in-flight contract drafts as needed with leads/prospective clients to bring closure and expedite contract execution to the extent possible Support the COO and CFO on preparing and responding to requests for information from regulatory bodies such as FINRA. Serve as the central custodian for incoming information, ensuring its proper entry into firm’s CRM and facilitate its distribution to relevant parties as needed. Serve as key contact for client and CRM related incoming inquiries Provide a variety of project management, administrative and operational support for the Legal & Finance teams' daily operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, ideally in the securities litigation department of a large firm Exceptional communication, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality Strong project management and analytical skills Experience with NetSuite and Microsoft Office Flexibility to work additional hours as needed Comfortable operating in a high-volume, execution-oriented environment Strong communicator who can advocate for positions and navigate discussions with external stakeholders #J-18808-Ljbffr The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA