The Paralegal position supports Cooper Steel''s goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal supports Cooper Steel's Legal Department by providing contract administration, legal document management, and operational support to Corporate Counsel. This role is responsible for coordinating contract workflows, maintaining accurate legal records, and assisting with drafting, reviewing, and processing legal documents.
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
Coordinate 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
Assist Corporate Counsel with drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and related documents
Support policy updates, legal training logistics, and implementation of process improvement across the legal department
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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is in a typical office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.