Paralegal

Paralegal

The Paralegal position supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paralegal supports Cooper Steel's Legal Department by providing contract administration, legal document management, and operational support to Corporate Counsel. This role is responsible for coordinating contract workflows, maintaining accurate legal records, and assisting with drafting, reviewing, and processing legal documents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and distribute correspondence and general legal documents
• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with legal and company standards
• Perform contract intake to Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system; including workflow creation and document tracking
• Coordinate execution of contracts and legal documents, including routing for review and signature via DocuSign
• Monitor, track, and report on key dates, deadlines, and contractual obligations to support compliance
• Assist Corporate Counsel with drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and related documents
• Support policy updates, legal training logistics, and implementation of process improvement across the legal department
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Department as needed
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma required. Additional education in Business, Law, Paralegal Studies or related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative or paralegal role.

OTHER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, Docusign and contract management software. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Excellent verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, interpersonal, and time-management skills. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities. Strong initiative, flexibility, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is in a typical office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Cooper Steel is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other factors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.