General Summary

We have a great opportunity for a Paralegal (Contracts). This position will be based at our headquarters in Blue Ash, Ohio with the opportunity to work partially remotely. You will report to Michelman’s Corporate Counsel and will be responsible for a wide range of paralegal and administrative tasks related to company contracts and their management. The ideal fit for this position is a motivated individual who has corporate, and contractual management experiences.
You will also support Michelman’s corporate counsel with organizational efforts to increase awareness of related matters, and assist and/or facilitate training sessions related to contract risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• The successful candidate shall have prior experiences in the followings:
• Provide critical support to the organization in preparing draft and review of routine NDAs/Agreements ensuring compliance with Michelman’s processes, policies and templates.
• Utilize various tools that support the receiving, processing, and execution of NDAs/Agreements requests adequately prepared.
• Utilize workflow tools to obtain appropriate corporate approvals and ensure intended signer is authorized to facilitate signature of documents from designated legal representatives.
• Ensure the efficiency of the contract management system (i) by tracking reviewed NDAs/Agreements, (ii) by recording final executed NDAs/Agreements and associated documents to ensure a proper and accurate storage, (iii) by handling and managing renewal, extension and/or termination of NDAs/Agreements and other related legal documents in the contract management system.
• Maintain records and dockets of work being performed.
• Prepare and create reports, metrics as needed by stakeholders.
• Communicate with internal and external parties as needed
• Identify and propose process optimization to manage, track and report on NDAs/Agreements and documents;
• Assist Michelman’s Corporate Counsel as required in the identification and implementation of optimization’s process and system as well as compliance training.
• Perform various administrative tasks such as collecting invoices, preparing and analyzing invoices records
  Support the Corporate Counsel with any other inquiries in other practices areas

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Fast learner.
• Ability to work independently maintaining high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance long-range projects with shorter fuse activities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Experience working with contract management software.
• Ability to review a broad scope of agreements within predetermined parameters.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certification from a school approved by the ABA is preferred or similar work experience
• Experience working with external counsel on legal matters.

Work Hour

Michelman’s standard work hours for this role are Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm EST however we can be flexible with work schedule and total hours worked

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About Michelman

Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive, and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.

No phone calls, please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.

For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans