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Smithfield Foods · 6 hours ago

Paralegal

Smithfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Paralegal - Contracts to administer law department systems and processes that track and manage contracts, draft and analyze contracts, and facilitate contract processing between business units and the legal team.

Food and BeverageHospitality

Responsibilities

Work with company lawyers to perform paralegal functions involving contracts

Review proposed contracts for compliance with company policy and advise appropriate business stakeholders of any noncompliance

Implement and execute processes, workflows and tools to improve Law Department efficiency, including contracts review, management and retention

Draft communications with outside parties related to ongoing and expiring contracts

Qualification

Paralegal certificationContract managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyLegal compliance knowledgeCustomer service mindsetCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant legal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required

Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; establish trust and maintain confidentiality

Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments in a fast-paced work environment

Excellent computer and technical skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience using Cobblestone or other contract management software a plus