Sr. Paralegal - ContractsLocation: New Castle, DESalary: $71,800 - $88,000 (Commensurate with Experience and Skills) (Grade 107)Opening Date: April 14, 2026 Closing Date: Until FilledPOSITION SUMMARYThe Sr. Paralegal - Contracts position supports the Delaware River and Bay Authority's (Authority) in‑house Legal Counsel/Chief Ethics Officer in a variety of legal and compliance matters arising as part of the Authority's business management and operations. This role functions as the primary point of contact for contract intake, workflow management, contract lifecycle execution and day‑to‑day administration of Authority's CLM platform. This individual partners closely with counsel and works with all other Authority departments to ensure contracts are processed efficiently, consistently and in compliance with Authority policies. This role requires strong paralegal judgment, hands‑on CLM expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced cross‑functional environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAct as a trusted partner to in‑house Legal Counsel, supporting legal operations and workflowsServe as first‑line support for internal customersManage contract intake, triage, and prioritization in alignment with legal guidance and business needsMaintain accurate and complete records, including execution status, amendments, renewals, and required noticesPrepare, review, edit, proofread and summarize documents including contracts, licenses, grant agreements, leases, resolutions, policies, memoranda, and general correspondence, highlighting areas of concern for further attorney reviewConduct research and analyze factual and legal issues using primary and secondary source materials to prepare reports, statistics, charts, graphs, and other summariesPerform administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, taking meeting minutes, composing routine correspondence, and routing incoming mailProvide additional support to Executive Director and/or Board of Commissioners as neededPerform other duties as assignedProvide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customersREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESProficiency in legal research and writingStrong understanding of contract lifecycle management and legal operations workflowsStrong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across legal, technical and business stakeholdersAbility to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentialityExcellent attention to detail and strong organizational skillsService‑oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands‑on work styleAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, manage frequent interruptions, meet deadlines, and facilitate solutionsProficiency with Office 365 and general business systemsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degreeFive (5) or more years of experience performing related workParalegal certification from an ABA approved paralegal programExperience working for an in‑house legal department preferredExperience in real estate or contract law and administration preferredLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATESMust possess valid driver's licenseCurrent Notary Commission in NJ and DE or ability to qualify for sameADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSSubject to a background investigation and pre‑employment physical examination including drug testDelaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi‑weekly payMust be willing and available for duty at such hours as may be requiredIf you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on‑line application at www.drba.net. In addition to the online application, please attach a current resume.The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr