Contracts Paralegal (Temporary)

Atlantic Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Paralegal (Temporary) in Stamford, CT to support contract administration, document management, and validation across IT and market data vendor contracts.

The role requires 2+ years of paralegal or contract operations experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management tools. Hybrid work arrangement offered in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal, contract administrator, contract analyst, or in a legal operations role.
• Familiarity with commercial agreements, master service agreements, order forms, and vendor agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Experience using CLM platforms or AI-assisted contract review tools is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret contractual language, reconcile information, and validate extracted data against original agreements.

Responsibilities

• Locate, collect, and organize IT and market data agreements (master agreements, order forms, and related documents).
• Upload agreements into a centralized contract management system and maintain accurate records.
• Review original agreements and validate AI-extracted terms against the originals.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between automated data extractions and supporting documents.
• Identify effective dates, durations, expiration terms, and governing master agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Document Management Systems

Contract Lifecycle Management platforms

AI-assisted contract review tools

Job description

Job Overview – Contracts Paralegal (Temporary) Compensation: $40 – $50/hour (Dependent on Experience) Location: Stamford, CT Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Contracts Paralegal (Temporary) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting contract administration, document management, and agreement validation across IT and market data vendor contracts. This role will focus on locating and organizing agreements, verifying contract terms, and reconciling discrepancies between original documents and AI-extracted contract data. The position requires strong attention to detail, contract interpretation skills, and the ability to identify missing information, resolve inconsistencies, and escape complex contractual matters when necessary.

Responsibilities as the Contracts Paralegal

• Contract Collection & Management: Locate, collect, and organize approximately 140 IT and market data agreements, including master agreements, order forms, and related contractual documents.
• Contract System Administration: Upload agreements into a centralized contract management system, maintain accurate records, and identify missing or incomplete documentation.
• Review & Validation: Review original agreements and validate AI-extracted contract terms against the underlying documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Contract Reconciliation: Investigate discrepancies between multiple automated data extractions, verify contractual provisions, and resolve inconsistencies using supporting documentation.
• Agreement Interpretation: Identify effective dates, contract durations, expiration terms, and governing master agreements, including provisions incorporated by reference.

Qualifications for the Contracts Paralegal

• Experience: 2+ years of paralegal, contract administration, contract analyst, or legal operations experience is preferred, including hands-on contract review and document management.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with commercial agreements, master service agreements, order forms, contract terms, and vendor agreements is preferred, with IT or market data contract experience considered a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems is required, with experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms or AI-assisted contract review tools preferred.
• Contract Analysis: Strong ability to interpret contractual language, reconcile conflicting information, identify incorporated terms, and validate extracted data against original agreements is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple agreements, and elevate complex issues appropriately.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.