Paralegal

Job Details Job Location NYC - New York, NY Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Job Category Legal Description About Empire Office Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 77 years of experience and more than 400 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 400 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands. Overview Empire Office is currently seeking a Paralegal in our New York, NY office to join our team. This individual will work directly with our General Counsel and serve as a point of contact for all general legal and contracts inquiries. This individual will be responsible for providing administrative support to the legal team, reviewing certain types of contractual actions, analyzing documents, and maintaining Empire Office's contract lifecycle management system (CLM). We are looking for someone who is hands on, collaborative, detail-oriented, eager to learn and enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Performing a variety of legal assignments and managing routine projects across the Legal Department including drafting and transmitting legal correspondence and documents. Providing feedback and ensuring effective communication with internal clients regarding the status of legal projects and ongoing reviews. Managing matter intake and prioritization for the Legal Department. Originating and overseeing the contract signature process. Enhancing Legal Department processes and policies that improve turnaround time, efficiency, and standardization without material increase in risk to Empire Office. Maintaining the CLM, including adding contracts and running reports, as requested. Ability to independently engage in strategic thinking and finding creative solutions. Qualifications Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 3 - 5 years of experience as a paralegal, contracts administrator, or relevant experience in a law firm or in-house ABA approved paralegal course of study or Paralegal Certification preferred Notary license preferred Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication skills Client-service focused with strong people skills and the ability to gain trust and confidence with colleagues at all levels Proven ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)