Corporate Paralegal and Contract Support

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Corporate Paralegal and Contract Support for a remote-based role. The candidate will liaise between the company and internal clients, maintaining contract workflows and data in our systems.

The position requires at least three years in contract administration or a legal environment and strong attention to detail. Flexibility to work across time zones and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years in contract administration or legal environment.
• Knowledge of fundamental contract principles and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer contract intake and review; implement QA processes.
• Develop and improve workflows, templates, trackers, and systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Advise business managers on contract negotiations to protect the company.
• Review requests for completeness and route matters appropriately.
• Maintain visibility into pending matters and track milestones.
• Coordinate contract execution and signature processes.
• Maintain accurate contract records, metadata, and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Writing

Research

Strategic orientation

Education

College degree or related coursework

Paralegal or J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Paralegal and Contract Support

Job Locations

US-FL-Jupiter | US-GA-Atlanta | US-TX-Dallas | US-FL-Miami | US-NC-Charlotte

Overview

Deposita(TM), An Allied Universal(R) Company has perfected the art of cash management using world-class innovation, technology, and tailored solutions. We serve customers in retail, wholesale and banking sectors through in-depth consultations. We ensure every security need is met and exceeded every step of the way. Join our Phenomenal team today!

Job Description

Deposita, an Allied Universal Company, is hiring a Corporate Paralegal. The Corporate Paralegal acts as a liaison between the company and internal clients, ensuring that contractual documents meet with the policies and procedures of the company and the department. Primary responsibilities include input and maintenance of data in Smartsheet and Serengeti and managing contract workflow.

This is a remote based position. Candidates must reside within the Central or Eastern time zones.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and administer the Legal Department's contract intake and review process; develop quality assurance processes and implement processes to resolve deficiencies
• Develop, document, administer, and improve Legal Department workflows, procedures, templates, trackers, and systems
• Identify bottlenecks, analyze recurring issues, develop and implement process improvement measures
• Provide expert advice to business development managers in devising solutions to contract negotiations that provide optimum protection to corporation while facilitating business transactions
• Review incoming requests for completeness, obtain missing information, and route matters appropriately
• Maintain visibility into pending legal and contract matters and proactively follow up with stakeholders to keep matters moving
• Track contract status, approvals, execution, renewals, and other key milestones
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine questions regarding the status and process for legal and contract requests
• Coordinate contract execution and signature processes
• Maintain accurate contract records, files, metadata, trackers, and reporting
• Assemble exhibits, schedules, SOWs, amendments, and other attachments and prepare clean, execution-ready documents
• Compare document versions, incorporate approved changes, manage redlines, and maintain approved templates and standard forms
• Provide administrative or initial review of agreements to identify missing information, attachments, signatures, dates, or other issues requiring follow-up
• Handle routine Non-Disclosure Agreements, amendments, and other standard-form documents within established Legal guidelines, with substantive or non-standard issues escalated to the General Counsel
• Maintain Legal Department files, records, templates, policies, and other resources
• Develop and maintain reporting regarding contract volume, status, turnaround times, outstanding matters, and other Legal Department activity
• Assist with administration of contract management, electronic signature, document management, and other Legal Department technology
• Maintain calendars and reminders for relevant contractual, corporate, and legal deadlines
• Provide administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Department
• Coordinate signatures, approvals, certifications, corporate documents, and other routine legal documentation
• Assist with corporate governance and entity-management records as needed
• Coordinate administrative matters involving outside counsel and other legal service providers
• Assist with legal invoices, budgeting information, audits, due diligence requests, and other routine information requests
• Provide daily legal and business advice and counsel to business managers on Contract documents to include Non-Disclosure Agreements, template agreement, vendor agreements
• Manage collection firms and track collections
• Review service agreements and other contracts which the corporation may become a party to, to ensure that the terms and conditions are acceptable to the corporation and provide optimum protection
• Onboarding of vendors and suppliers in keeping with documented processes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary state or federal licensing requirements
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in contract administration, customer service operations, or administrative assistance in a legal environment
• Knowledge of fundamental contract principles and terminology
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication
• Planning and organizing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Problem solving
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Research, investigate, compile information
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Strategic Orientation
• Setting and achieving goalsAttention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or specific college level classes in related field
• Paralegal or Juris Doctor degree

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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Requisition ID

2026-1697536