Legal Specialist

Jobtailor; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the greater Kansas City area is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist to support the contract lifecycle, audits, and filing systems. You will coordinate contract reviews, track status, and serve as the primary liaison with offices and reviewing attorneys.

Responsibilities include organizing records, monitoring claims, and providing general support to the corporate legal department while upholding safety, quality standards, and adherence to process controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in legal administration.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Candidate must be located in the greater Kansas City area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual contract audit process.
• Coordinate the contract review process, including scheduling contracts for review and managing the caseload.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for offices and work with the reviewing attorney.
• Track and monitor in-process contracts and report contract-close elements, including negotiation status, signatures, and open items.
• Organize the legal department's filing and monitoring system for contracts, business licenses, litigation, and invoices.
• File agreements, correspondence, Master Services Agreements, and claims; monitor claims, lawsuits, and other matters.
• Attend meetings and assist attorneys with collecting legal and factual records.
• Provide general support to the corporate legal department.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Legal Administration

Contract Management

Negotiation Tracking

Document Filing Systems

Claims Monitoring

Legal Record Collection

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Job description

• Assist with the annual contract audit process


• Coordinate the contract review process, including scheduling contracts for review and managing the caseload


• Serve as the primary point of contact for offices and work with the reviewing attorney


• Track and monitor in-process contracts and report contract-close elements, including negotiation status, signatures, and open items


• Organize the legal department's filing and monitoring system for contracts, business licenses, litigation, and invoices


• File agreements, correspondence, Master Services Agreements, and claims; monitor claims, lawsuits, and other matters


• Attend meetings and assist attorneys with collecting legal and factual records


• Provide general support to the corporate legal department


• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns


• Maintain quality standards on all projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 3 years' experience in legal administration


• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred


• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required


• Candidate must be located in the greater Kansas City area

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in legal administration, including contract management, filing systems, and supporting legal processes. Proficient in coordinating contract reviews and maintaining quality standards in legal documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Legal Administration


• Contract Management


• Paralegal Certification


• Document Filing Systems


• Negotiation Tracking

Hard Skills

• Contract Audit Process


• Contract Review Coordination


• Legal Document Filing


• Claims Monitoring


• Legal Record Collection

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Communication Skills


• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

• Legal Department Support


• Business Licenses


• Master Services Agreements


• Litigation Management


• Safety Compliance