Contracts Paralegal (On-Site in Lafayette, LA)

The Contracts Paralegal is responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods or services. Throughout the process, the Contracts Paralegal works under the direction of the Director of Contract Management and VP of Legal Affairs, and works as part of a cross-functional team of legal, sales and operations representatives.

• Coordinate the gathering of information from various business groups, operating companies, and departments in connection with the preparation of analyses, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Continuous tracking of all contracts, with particular emphasis on expirations and renewals, and keep internal clients and others informed of contract status and related issues, as appropriate.
• Maintain both pending and completed contracts in an organized and accessible system.
• Ensure that all contracts are signed, shipped, countersigned, and processed in a timely manner.
• Perform a variety of legal and analytic assignments under the direction of attorneys within the Legal Department using legal, financial, and other related information.
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible, customer comes first attitude.
• Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Prioritize and manage assignments quickly, accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in and facilitate the preparation, execution, negotiation and administration of agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Uphold strict confidentiality at all times regarding all legal department matters, including but not limited to pending and completed negotiations.
• Any additional task as assigned.

Education Desired

• Post-Secondary Education.

Experience Requirements

• Experience managing and negotiating contracts preferred.

Experience Desired

• Healthcare and Contract Management experience is a plus.

Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of contract drafting principles and ability to negotiate terms and conditions with customers and vendors.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail including the ability to spot inconsistencies on contracts and against company policies.
• Excellent organizational and time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision making and judgment.
• Ability to analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Ability to listen attentively.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a high pressured, time sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work across multiple internal and external teams to find solutions to problems or challenges.
• Ability to be capable of working in an environment where evolution and change are the norm and where every day brings new and interesting challenges.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Cooperatively work as a team and get along with supervisors and co-workers.
• Punctual and dependable.
• High personal standards for performance and integrity.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Outlook.