Paralegal

About the role

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

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
• Cook up 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
• Aid Corporate Counsel with drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and related documents
• 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

• 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