Paralegal

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a Legal Operations professional to support daily activities, draft and review contracts, and advise internal stakeholders on governance matters. The role emphasizes collaboration with attorneys, adherence to policies, and increasing independence over time.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience, a paralegal certification preferred, and strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid work: 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of contracts/agreements terms and conditions required.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal environment preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, amendments, and other legal documents, reviewing redlines and providing standard responses and comments.
• Provide advice and consultation to internal stakeholders and business teams regarding contract processes and negotiations.
• Act as liaison between business teams and the legal team.
• Support adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to determine internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Monitor post-execution processes, archive contracts and other documents.
• Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Legal tool proficiency

Education

Relevant degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary

In this role, you will support daily legal operations and assist attorneys in providing guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting, regulatory, litigation, compliance, and governance matters. You will partner with internal clients to address legal and business needs, collaborate with legal leadership to ensure contracts align with organizational policies and risk standards, and progressively take on greater responsibility and independence. You will also provide practical legal support, manage contract workflows, and contribute to efficient and compliant business operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, amendments, and other legal documents, reviewing redlines and providing standard responses and comments, where appropriate.
• Provide advice and consultation to internal stakeholders and business teams regarding contract processes, standard contract terms, negotiations, strategies, and other legal matters.
• Act as the liaison between business teams and other back office teams and the legal team.
• Support organizational adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., reporting mandates, compliance requirements).
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to determine internal controls necessary to properly mitigate standard legal and regulatory risks.
• Monitor post execution processes, archive contracts and other legal documents.
• Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of contracts/agreements terms and conditions required.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal environment preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate comprehension of legal procedure requirements and manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency desired.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal tools.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal clients and external partners.

The ideal candidate will join us in a hybrid workplace model (3 days in office) at our office located in Irving, TX.

Career Framework

Professional - Staff Associate (P2)

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $59,600.00 to $101,200.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers