Lead Legal Support & Contract Administration

Accounting Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Career Consultants in Missouri is seeking a Legal Supervisor to lead a legal support team responsible for contracts and documents. You will oversee daily workflows, coach staff, and ensure timely preparation, review, and delivery of materials with strict confidentiality.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to high standards of accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent education/experience required.
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in a legal department, contract administration, or related environment.
• At least one year of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation, contract administration, and document management processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of legal assistants in the preparation and administration of contracts and legal documents.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor daily workloads to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments.
• Oversee contract administration processes, including document intake, tracking critical dates, signature management, and document retention.
• Review work product to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and hands‑on training to support employee development.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new legal assistants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for questions related to legal support processes and procedures.
• Communicate updates to internal procedures, policies, and workflow changes to the team.
• Maintain organized records and monitor deadlines to ensure contract obligations are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and resolve legal support issues efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance team efficiency, and strengthen service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Perform additional supervisory and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Accounting Career Consultants in Missouri is seeking a Legal Supervisor to lead a legal support team responsible for contracts and documents. You will oversee daily workflows, coach staff, and ensure timely preparation, review, and delivery of materials with strict confidentiality.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to high standards of accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced environment.