Contracts Paralegal

Overview :

Six Flags is seeking a Contracts Paralegal. The primary role of the Contracts Paralegal in the Legal Department is to manage the contracts falling under his / her responsibility that includes drafting and / or reviewing the contracts and moving the contracts through the process to signature. This role requires knowledge of the types of contracts, the contracts process, and the approvals necessary throughout the process from contract initiation to final signatures. The Paralegal also provides legal support, as needed, to the attorneys in the Legal Department.

Responsibilities : Contract Preparation

Contract Management

Contract processing includes collecting and maintaining records related to contracts, such as signatures, dates and amendments

Employee Training

Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers to ensure legal needs are met across functions

Legal Support

Make recommendations for new templates and updates to existing contract templates

Process Recommendation

Qualifications :

High school diploma / GED is required. Associate's degree / vocational or technical

school degree in Paralegal is preferred

4-6 years of work-related experience. In-house experience is preferred

Experience in drafting of contracts, reviewing and redlining supplier agreements is preferred

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with strong skills in Microsoft Word; strong communication skills; ability to operate efficiently within a contract management system; ability to handle high volume of work; ability to prepare template agreements; attention to detail; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; and, ability to multitask