Contracts Paralegal

Overview : Six Flags is seeking a Contracts Paralegal. The primary role of the Contracts Paralegal in the Legal Department is to manage the contracts falling under his / her responsibility that includes drafting and / or reviewing the contracts and moving the contracts through the process to signature. This role requires knowledge of the types of contracts, the contracts process, and the approvals necessary throughout the process from contract initiation to final signatures. The Paralegal also provides legal support, as needed, to the attorneys in the Legal Department. Responsibilities :

• Contract Preparation
• Contract Management
• Contract processing includes collecting and maintaining records related to contracts, such as signatures, dates and amendments
• Employee Training
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers to ensure legal needs are met across functions
• Legal Support
• Make recommendations for new templates and updates to existing contract templates
• Process Recommendation Qualifications :
• High school diploma / GED is required. Associate's degree / vocational or technical school degree in Paralegal is preferred
• 4-6 years of work-related experience. In-house experience is preferred
• Experience in drafting of contracts, reviewing and redlining supplier agreements is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with strong skills in Microsoft Word; strong communication skills; ability to operate efficiently within a contract management system; ability to handle high volume of work; ability to prepare template agreements; attention to detail; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks; and, ability to multitask