Paralegal - Contracts Administration

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Paralegal specializing in Contracts Administration to join their legal team. This role focuses on supporting the department in managing a high volume of commercial contracts, maintaining the contract database, filing, tracking, and ensuring accessibility.

The ideal candidate will understand contract lifecycles and have excellent organizational skills to support legal operations remotely, contributing to the integrity and accessibility of vital legal

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing standard contract templates under attorney supervision.
• Manage and maintain the central contract repository, ensuring all agreements are accurately logged and stored.
• Track key contract dates, such as renewal periods, expiry dates, and amendment deadlines.
• Coordinate with legal and business teams to gather necessary information for contract execution.
• Prepare reports on contract status, risks, and compliance metrics for management review.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document management and scheduling.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Paralegal specializing in Contracts Administration to join their legal team. This role is designed to support the legal department in managing and organizing a high volume of commercial contracts. You will be instrumental in maintaining the contract database, ensuring all agreements are properly filed, tracked, and accessible. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract lifecycles and possess excellent organizational skills to support legal operations efficiently from a remote capacity. This is a key supporting role that ensures the integrity and accessibility of vital legal documentation for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing standard contract templates under attorney supervision.
• Manage and maintain the central contract repository, ensuring all agreements are accurately logged and stored.
• Track key contract dates, such as renewal periods, expiry dates, and amendment deadlines.
• Coordinate with legal and business teams to gather necessary information for contract execution.
• Prepare reports on contract status, risks, and compliance metrics for management review.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document management and scheduling.