Contracts Paralegal

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Contracts paralegal

Duties: To coordinate the contract process for all goods and services for the Procurement Department, including contract renewals, amendments, and compliance. Assisting the Contract Negotiator with the preparation, review, and administration of contracts through all stages of the contracting process. Understand public procurement, together with the ability to understand and comply with key elements of statutory legislation and regulations under which the College operates. Provide precision and objectivity in assisting with contract administration. The ability to remain productive while working independently is essential. Assist Risk Management and the AVP with special projects. Associate's degree in business, paralegal studies or related field required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Minimum Experience/Training Three to five years of increasingly responsible related experience in legal/administrative support in a document intensive contracts environment. Coordinates the Procurement contracts process in relation to goods and services; ensure attention to detail and accuracy. Organizes, maintains and electronically tracks all contracts and related documents. Tracks the progress of contracts against established deadlines. Manages the College's repository of contracts. Assists the Contract Negotiator and AVP with the revision and summary of contracts in preparation for signature. Assists with contract analysis as needed. Provides system administration and maintenance of the College contract tracking and management system; ensures system accuracy. Assists procurement Contract Negotiator with contract and compliance issues. Provides support for issue resolution. Maintains a standard contract template library. Prepares draft legal documents as necessary (i.e., approval documents, notices, termination letters, letters of acceptance, cover letters). Leverages technology and develops processes to maximize efficiency, cost savings, and reduce liability exposure. Takes initiative on miscellaneous tasks or projects as required for efficient implementation and management of contracts and related documents. Assists and works with Contract Negotiator, Director of Risk Management and AVP on special projects. Participates in any other relevant/appropriate training.

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