Paralegal

Citizens • Westwood, MA • 2h ago

Description

You will be a valued member of the Citizens Legal Department's Corporate Transactions Group supporting the attorneys on the team. You will also work in collaboration with other paralegals on the team as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a paralegal on commercial transactions (including, preferably, vendor contracts and commercial real estate transactions) in a corporate or law firm environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

Serving as the primary point of contact for internal contract requests, managing the vendor contract inflow from Citizens' procurement group

Creating initial drafts of form agreements and other documents for review by attorneys

Formatting, proofreading, and assisting attorneys with the review of documents

Leading review of form agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements

Preparing closing checklists and finalizing contract documents

Assisting attorneys in updating and maintaining Citizens' contract templates

Interfacing with the procurement group and other departments to collect information, responding to requests, managing workflow and addressing issues

Working daily with internal contract management systems (e.g., Ariba and Icertis) and other technology to complete tasks

Providing general administrative support to attorneys including scheduling meetings, distributing information and managing routine correspondence and assisting on special projects and initiatives

Assisting with providing training and guidance to the procurement group and other internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and attributes:

A positive, proactive, professional, collaborative, and flexible approach to your duties

Excellent written, oral, listening and organizational skills with the ability to interact with varied internal audiences

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness

Proficiency on a PC platform and using computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat)

Excellent word processing skills including the ability to redline contracts using Microsoft Word or similar tools, properly format complex contracts (including, but not limited to, multi-level lists (auto-numbering), Tables of Contents, multiple Sections within the same contract, Excel formulas, etc.)

Experience working on real estate transactions preferred but not required

Experience working with contract management software (e.g., Ariba and/or Icertis) preferred but not required

Interest and experience in using artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

Qualifications/Education/Professional Credentials:

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years as a Paralegal in a corporate or law firm environment

A Paralegal degree or certification is a plus but is not required

Hours, Location and Work Schedule:

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $37.50 - $45.67 per hour, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

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