Contract Paralegal – AI-Driven, High-Volume Deals (Hybrid)

ConsultNet; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultNet seeks an experienced Contract Paralegal to support a high-volume commercial contracting practice within a corporate legal department in the DC Metro Area. The role is contract-based with an ASAP start and DOE pay rate, focusing on end-to-end contract intake, review, processing, and recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial contracting experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and the ability to leverage approved AI and automation tools to improve legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of legal office experience supporting commercial transactions.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and processing commercial agreements.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end commercial agreements in a contract management system.
• Review routine agreements using templates and escalation criteria.
• Draft and revise NDAs, amendments, order forms, exhibits, and related documents.
• Proofread and finalize contracts ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Coordinate with attorneys, business partners, vendors, and stakeholders to enable timely execution.
• Support contract negotiations and track issues under attorney supervision.
• Leverage AI tools to assist document comparison, drafting, and workflow management while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain templates, clause libraries, review checklists, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Assist with reporting, identify bottlenecks, and drive process improvements.
• Provide support for trademark, copyright, and intellectual property matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Collaborate with the legal team in virtual and in-person environments.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract management

Legal research

Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Icertis Contract Intelligence

CLM platforms

Job description

ConsultNet seeks an experienced Contract Paralegal to support a high-volume commercial contracting practice within a corporate legal department in the DC Metro Area. The role is contract-based with an ASAP start and DOE pay rate, focusing on end-to-end contract intake, review, processing, and recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial contracting experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and the ability to leverage approved AI and automation tools to improve legal