Legal Operations Paralegal - Contracts & Compliance

SOCOTEC, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an experienced Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager to support the General Counsel and business operations. The role covers contract review, employment matters, insurance, litigation, and optimizing legal workflows. Collaboration with attorneys, executives, and staff is essential, with emphasis on independence, judgment, and confidentiality. This position emphasizes process improvements and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Experience with contract review/administration, employment matters, insurance, and litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract review, organization, and administration of client and vendor agreements.
• Support contract negotiations, deadlines, renewals, and reporting.
• Improve legal department processes, workflows, and use of technology including AI-enabled tools.
• Assist with employment-related matters, insurance claims, litigation support, and outside counsel coordination.
• Maintain confidential information and coordinate with IT and other departments.

Skills

Contract review

Employment matters

Insurance matters

Litigation support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Judgment and discretion

MS Office proficiency

AI / legal tech awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkSquares

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an experienced Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager to support the General Counsel and business operations. The role covers contract review, employment matters, insurance, litigation, and optimizing legal workflows. Collaboration with attorneys, executives, and staff is essential, with emphasis on independence, judgment, and confidentiality. This position emphasizes process improvements and technology adoption.