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Legal Staff Paralegal in Wilmington, DE

Nemours Mar 07,2020 Dec 11,2019 Location Wilmington DE
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Corporate - Contract Law

Min 5 yrs required

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Paralegal - Contracts Administration RESPONSIBILITIES: In collaboration with attorneys, responsible for the timely preparation and/or review and execution of a high volume and diverse range of complex third party agreements and related schedules/exhibits including, but not limited to independent contractor agreements, educational affiliation agreements, software license agreements, lease agreements, real estate agreements, professional service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc. Review all contract documents, understand the terms and conditions, work with the internal clients to understand their requirements, and identify any business, legal and/or regulatory issues that are out of compliance with policies and procedures. Manage the workflow of incoming agreements, follow up on contracts in process, and engage with the contract owner as well as all touchpoint administrative functions (Privacy, Insurance, Finance, Corporate IS, IT, etc.) across the Nemours enterprise that may be impacted by the contract. Identify, summarize and document material terms and key dates of executed agreements. Effectively respond to routine requests received from internal customers: contract amendments, renewals, and terminations. When more complex legal questions arise, proactively consult with our attorneys to obtain input and direction. Ensure Nemours’ standard template terms and conditions are incorporated into all contracts, any proposed changes must receive appropriate review and approval by the respective attorney and/or contract owner, track and manage workload to meet deadlines, and support the contract archiving and reporting processes. Develop a collaborative working relationship with Legal team, our internal clients across the enterprise as well as outside counsel. Understand the life cycle of a contract from development, evaluation, negotiation, to approval, tracking, close out and contract administration.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Paralegal Certification required. 5+ years of experience. Previous law firm or comparable in house corporate legal experience required in healthcare and/or hospital setting required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.. Flexibility, ability to manage a high workload, patience, sense of humor, team player, self-motivated, results oriented. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product. Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality. Professional, personable, approachable, and courteous demeanor. Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions Creative, flexible, enthusiastic, sense of humor, and innovative team player. Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Experience with robust document management systems. Experience working in health care is essential.

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