What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Contract Manager position at Amerifleet Transportation, Inc.?
ACERTUS is an automotive logistics company that offers portfolio of services that span across the vehicle lifecycle. We are looking for a Contract Manager or Paralegal looking to advance their career. You will primarily work with in-house counsel and senior leaders to manage our contracting processes. In addition, you will support legal operations around litigation, compliance, real estate, repossession, and insurance functions. At ACERTUS, we are disruptors in the industry- utilizing data to back our strategic plans. You should be organized, a stickler for meeting deadlines, and continually looking for improvement opportunities.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay: Based on Experience.
What will you be doing?
- Managing the contract life-cycle of a wide array of customer contracts, leases, and other agreements from initial request, review, and negotiation to signature collection, and on-going administration.
- Administering all aspects of a contract lifecycle management (“CLM”) system including integrations, design, and maintenance.
- Coordinating with various departments to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Building relationships with various departments and obtaining necessary contract approvals and signatures.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and process improvement.
- Tracking and report various contract metrics including expiration dates, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Managing contract templates and assisting in drafting new agreements.
- Familiarizing yourself with our insurance program and being able to answer questions, obtain certificates of insurance, and assist with insurance renewals.
- Tracking and managing service of process.
- Assisting with corporate secretarial filings and helping track various permits/licenses.
- Working with outside counsel and internal groups to facilitate litigation holds, discovery, and responding to various legal proceedings.
- Researching case law, regulatory issues, and statutes as needed.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree, associates degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience administering a CLM system, DocuSign, and other contract management tools.
- 7-10 years of significant and substantive experience as a paralegal, primarily supporting contracts, or as a contract manager in a commercial setting.
- Experience administering SharePoint or similar data sharing platforms.
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Experience in preparing contracts.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Investigative mind and strong research skills.
- Personal responsibility to manage change and complex projects.
- Regular In-office requirement with opportunities to work from home
Benefits
At ACERTUS we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following your start date.
- Company Paid Time Off
- 8 Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with auto-enrollment at 3% starts on the 1st of the month following your start date.
- Casual Work environment
About ACERTUS
ACERTUS is as an automotive logistics provider that utilizes technology to provide unparalleled service and visibility into the transportation process accompanied by a full suite of vehicle lifecycle solutions. Our people, process, and innovative technology are the engine behind our relentless drive to deliver. We believe in enhancing our customers’ experience by providing end-to-end solutions throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle. ACERTUS offers a suite of vehicle transportation services, customizable technology, a national title and registration platform, compliance services, home delivery and pickup, and a growing vehicle storage footprint throughout North America.
ACERTUS is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
