Job Description

Responsibilities

· Provide paralegal support and assist the Legal Operations Department with contract administration for the 1199SEIU Funds

· Accurately log contracts and documents for review into the contract management system as needed

· Timely review requests for and accurately draft various contracts using the Funds’ approved templates and review and analyze revisions requested to the Funds’ template agreements

· Review and revise vendor contracts as assigned to ensure terms comply with Funds’ policies, procedures and contracting requirements

· Communicate with internal business owners regarding contracts and grants and accurately advise on contract terms and conditions, conduct follow-ups as necessary through to full execution

· Conduct legal web-based research and provide up-to-date information as needed

· Prepare monthly and annual metrics on a timely basis and generate ad-hoc reporting as needed

· Serve as primary contact and liaison between Legal Operations and the Fund’s Material Management Office and Internal Compliance departments and timely respond to inquiries for executed contracts

· Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent education preferred

· Minimum one (1) year contract review experience required; knowledge of grants, ERISA, and legal terminology preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

· Knowledge of Web-Based Applications/Software.

· Experience in the use of a contract management system a plus

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, vendors, and other professionals

· Ability to handle privileged, confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner

· Excellent organizational skills, record keeping, attention to detail, and time management skills

· Proactive, organized, and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information and issue spot

· Superior customer service and interpersonal skills