Paralegal Job Listing at Kelly Services in New Haven, CT (Job ID US3621378_BH10022166)

Description

Job Title: Paralegal Consultant

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid – 3 days on-site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Job Type: Temp to Perm

Position Summary

A growing life sciences organization is seeking a Paralegal Consultant to support its Legal Affairs department. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual will play a key role in managing and organizing a large volume of contracts and agreements while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and track a high volume of contracts, monitoring progress through the execution process

• Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely review and completion of agreements

• Review and execute Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive filing and tracking system for legal documents, including key dates and expirations

• Assist in reviewing standard contract templates and identifying client-driven changes

• Exercise sound judgment to assess the significance of edits or revisions, escalating issues when appropriate

• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with department goals

Qualifications

Experience

• Prior law firm experience with contract work is highly desirable

• Corporate paralegal background preferred

• Experience in the biotechnology or technology industries is a plus

Skills

• Strong technical proficiency; familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet is preferred

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent judgment and problem-solving ability

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Attributes

• Self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments

• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive

• Professional and composed demeanor with a team-oriented mindset

Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing organization

• Contribute to the development of the company's legal operations and infrastructure

• Collaborate in a flexible and supportive work environment

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of legal matters within an innovative business

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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