Senior Paralegal: Legal Operations & Contracts

SOCOTEC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. The role provides broad-based legal support to the General Counsel and business operations, with emphasis on contract review, process improvement, and legal technology adoption.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience, a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and confidential information

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience
• Experience with contract review and administration
• Experience with employment and employee-related matters
• Experience with insurance matters and claims
• Experience with litigation and dispute-related matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment

Responsibilities

• Contract Management and Review: review, organize and administer contracts with clients, vendors, consultants and subcontractors.
• Legal Operations: develop and improve legal processes, calendars, trackers, dashboards and reports.
• Employment and Employee Matters: assist with employment agreements and related documents.
• Insurance Matters: manage insurance program, claims, renewals, and related documentation.
• Litigation and Claims: assist with litigation, doc collection and status reports.
• Legal Department Administration: maintain files, assist with research, and support policy implementation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Judgment and discretion

Technology proficiency

Process orientation

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkSquares

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Operations Manager to join its Legal Department in New York. The role provides broad-based legal support to the General Counsel and business operations, with emphasis on contract review, process improvement, and legal technology adoption.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience, a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and confidential information