Corporate Paralegal

Crescent Electric Supply Company; East Dubuque (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Electric Supply Company is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in East Dubuque, IL. This hybrid role focuses on reviewing customer and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with standard terms, and drafting correspondence during negotiations.

You will work with Sales, Finance, Supplier Management, and senior management to move contracts through intake, negotiation, and finalization, while maintaining filings and supporting risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal certification; other appropriate educational background and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience supporting the contract review function.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts and correspondence with stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts.
• Oversee agreement process through final signature.
• Renew and maintain business filings and related records.
• Assist with enterprise risk management and insurance renewals.
• Support litigation documents and responses with counsel.
• Attend meetings and events as required.
• Explore and apply AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Contract law

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Copilot

Excel

Job description

*This is a hybrid position and will require at least 2 days in the office in East Dubuque, IL.* As a Corporate Paralegal at Crescent Electric Supply, you will serve as one of the points of contact for review and legal research for customer purchase orders, customer contracts, vendor contracts, and other contracts and agreements. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of contract law to identify compliance with company standard terms and conditions of sales and quotations. Your effective communication skills will aid in drafting correspondence, taking part in contract negotiations, and addressing questions regarding the contract's contents.

Primary Duties

Interact regularly with other internal team members in Sales, Finance, Supplier Management, Senior Management, outside attorneys, and other related stakeholders throughout the intake, negotiation, and finalization of the contract lifecycle. Oversee agreement process through final signature.

Renew and maintain various business entity filings for the company, including, but not limited to annual permits, business license renewals, and secretary of state filings in a timely manner.

Provide backup for the recording of shareholder stock transactions and shareholder distributions.

Help to gather information and prepare spreadsheets for our annual business insurance renewal and other administrative aspects of enterprise risk management.

Work with legal counsel to provide documentation for litigation, mediation, arbitration, and response to complaints.

Attend department/company meetings and events as required.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Maintain awareness of evolving AI technologies and actively explore how AI can improve efficiency, insights, and business performance. Demonstrate curiosity, responsible use of AI tools, and a commitment to continuously building digital and AI fluency.

Skills

Knowledge of contract law, research, and experience in negotiating and reviewing contracts is preferred. Strong legal research and investigation skills. Superb attention to detail, as well as organizational and multi-tasking skills. Proficient in computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Word, and Copilot. Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in daily work. Work well under pressure, in a fast-paced setting. Proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. Ability to think logically and analytically. Exercise confidentiality in all situations. Courage to take initiative, address problems, and make continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal certification; other appropriate educational background and experience will be considered. 2+ years of experience supporting the contract review function. Experience working within commercial, for-profit company is a plus. Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Occasionally standing and walking. Most of the time sitting, use of hands/fingers, talking/hearing. Often reaching with hands/arms. Close vision needed (clear vision at 20 inches or less) to be able to view computer screen. Ability to travel less than 5% of the time, with overnight stays on an occasional basis. May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.

Pay Details

The expected rate of pay for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually; inclusive of a bonus opportunity.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let’s serve together. Let’s power our communities together. Let’s become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Crescent Electric Careers Crescent Electric Supply Company is a nationwide leader in electrical supply distribution and solutions, helping to power and connect communities. We serve those to help keep the lights on, the power going and the data flowing. We are family-owned with a family of brands that includes 140+ branch locations in 28 states, and a growing network of distribution centers. In addition to Crescent Electric, our customers are served by:

• Stoneway Electric in Washington and Idaho
• Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho and Oregon
• National Electric Supply in New Mexico
• Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio
• Womack Electric Supply in Virginia and North Carolina
• Lowe Electric in Georgia and South Carolina

At Crescent Electric, you will work with others who show respect and support for one another. We foster a culture where: We care about our teammates in the same way that we care about our customers.

Career development is taken seriously - we strive to provide every team member with the opportunity to grow professionally. Leaders inspire, build trust and empower everyone to achieve their best.

Join our team and let’s serve together, power our communities together and become the industry leader together.