Experienced Paralegal

Core Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end damage collections, including stakeholder communication, settlement negotiation, and tracking of payments for claims, restitution, and legal recoveries.
• Process restitution payments and coordinate claim filings with external legal counsel.
• Administer enterprise contract lifecycle activities, including drafting, reviewing, editing, tracking, and maintaining contracts.
• Conduct first-level legal review and support contract negotiations in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Respond to contract-related inquiries and support documentation for complex projects (e.g., construction, IT).
• Serve as a key point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely follow-up with business partners.

Behavioral Competencies

• Business Acumen & Risk Awareness – Understands business operations and identifies risks.
• Customer Focus – Delivers responsive, high-quality support to internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Influence – Builds partnerships across functions.
• Execution & Accountability – Manages priorities and ensures accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to enhance processes.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and legal processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Relationship-building skills across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal or equivalent experience in contracts and business transactions.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.

Pay

This role offers competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

The role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days on-site at our Madison, WI headquarters. Additional in-office presence may be required based on business needs.