Experienced Paralegal

Provide comprehensive support to the Legal and Risk Management function by managing contract administration, damage collections, and legal documentation processes. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective legal operations while delivering high-quality internal client service and supporting corporate governance activities.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).Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of CLM workflows and processes.Maintain and track leases, trademarks, copyrights, and certificates of insurance, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.Review insurance documentation, including materials related to customer interconnection (e.g., solar).Support bankruptcy and foreclosure processes to drive efficient resolution and minimize organizational risk.Provide general legal support, including drafting correspondence, compiling information, and maintaining documentation.Assist Corporate Counsel with governance activities.Serve as a key point of contact for legal inquiries and ensure timely follow-up with business partners.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.Education Paralegal certification preferred.Bachelor's degree in a related field may be considered.Experience Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal or equivalent experience in contracts and business transactions.Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.Work Location This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr