Corporate Paralegal

CESCO

. Serve as a point of contact for review and legal research involving customer purchase orders, customer contracts, vendor contracts, and other agreements .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract law and legal research, with a strong ability to negotiate and review contracts while coordinating with various stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools and Microsoft Office 365 to enhance efficiency and support business operations.

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Contract Law KnowledgeLegal Research SkillsContract Negotiation ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyParalegal Certification

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewLegal ResearchContract NegotiationSpreadsheet PreparationCompliance Assessment

Soft Skills

Communication with StakeholdersAnalytical ThinkingConfidentialityInitiativeAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAI-Enabled ToolsCopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Contract ManagementBusiness Entity FilingsRisk ManagementCommercial Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a point of contact for review and legal research involving customer purchase orders, customer contracts, vendor contracts, and other agreements
Apply knowledge of contract law to assess compliance with company standard terms and conditions of sales and quotations
Draft correspondence, participate in contract negotiations, and address questions about contract contents
Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Supplier Management, Senior Management, outside attorneys, and other stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle
Oversee agreements through final signature
Renew and maintain business entity filings, annual permits, business licenses, and Secretary of State filings
Provide backup for recording shareholder stock transactions and distributions
Gather information and prepare spreadsheets for annual business insurance renewal and enterprise risk management
Work with legal counsel to provide documentation for litigation, mediation, arbitration, and complaint responses
Attend department and company meetings and events as required
Maintain awareness of evolving AI technologies and explore improvements to efficiency, insights, and business performance
Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal certification; other appropriate educational background and experience will be considered
2+ years of experience supporting the contract review function
Knowledge of contract law, research, and experience negotiating and reviewing contracts is preferred
Strong legal research and investigation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and Copilot
Ability to utilize AI-enabled tools
Proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders
Ability to think logically and analytically
Ability to exercise confidentiality
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced setting
Ability to take initiative and make continuous process improvements
Experience working within a commercial, for-profit company is a plus
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel less than 5% of the time, with occasional overnight stays
May be required to work more than 40 hours per week
Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, reference checks, and a post-offer drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term care
Employee Assistance Program
Excused Absence time off
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Supplemental life insurance
Hospital indemnity benefits
Accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage
Professional development and personal growth opportunities
Flexibility to balance life's priorities
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply