Paralegal

Duf6 Mcs; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

MCSA is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal/Contract Specialist to support the Prime Contracts department under limited supervision. Responsibilities include tracking deliverables, drafting documents, ensuring compliance, and maintaining confidential records aligned with DOE directives and federal/state requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in a corporate legal setting and at least college-level coursework; paralegal certification is preferred, along with the ability to obtain an HSPD-12

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of related experience in corporate legal, government, or law firm settings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD-12 credential.
• Paralegal certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support Prime Contracts department across legal, contractual and administrative functions.
• Maintain Prime Contract deliverables, reports, plans and documentation.
• Provide management updates on upcoming commitments and deliverables.
• Coordinate reviews of prime contract modifications and change proposals.
• Draft complex internal/external legal/contractual documents and correspondence.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper record-retention practices.

Kenntnisse

Deliverables tracking

Document drafting

Compliance support

Stakeholder communications

Legal research

Ausbildung

Paralegal certification

College coursework or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

At MCSA, we know our success depends on our people. Every day, our employees support a mission that matters. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, developing our employees, and fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, provides direct support to the Prime Contracts department across a wide range of legal, contractual, and administrative functions. This role ensures business and prime contract operations align with customer requirements and company objectives while upholding strict confidentiality. Responsibilities include deliverables tracking, document drafting, compliance support, and other duties as assigned.

Functional:

• Implements internal organizational practices, policies, and procedures to complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands‑on approach and directs other tasks that facilitate the department’s ability to effectively administer the prime contract.
• Maintains and monitors the Prime Contract deliverables to include required reports, plans, procedures, technical documentation, due dates, submission frequencies, and approval requirements.
• Provides management updates to ensure leadership is well‑informed of upcoming commitments, responsibilities, and deliverables taking place in the organization.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often under deadline pressures.
• Represents and provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Business Services and Prime Contracts Manager, senior management, corporate, and the customer by demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support.
• Develops high‑quality written communications for internal/external release and utilization by the Business Services and Prime Contracts departments.
• Develops complex internal and external presentations and reports, including legal and contractual documents and correspondence, in concurrence with federal and state case law, statutes, regulations, and DOE Orders.
• Maintains an efficient and orderly filing system for the legal and contracts office while reliably preserving confidentiality and compliance with record‑retention requirements.
• Tracks, logs, and coordinates reviews of prime contract modifications, administrative letters, and baseline change proposals to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
• Conducts factual, statutory, and regulatory research utilizing the FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives to assist management in evaluating contractual obligations, risks, and audit readiness.

Join a team where your contributions matter and your development is valued. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health savings and flexible spending account options (where applicable)
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Requirements

• College level courses or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in corporate legal department, governmental agency, or law firm is required. Paralegal certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.