Williston Financial Group (WFG) is the Portland, Oregon-based parent company of several national title insurance and settlement services providers, including WFG Lender Services and WFG National Title Insurance Company. One of only six national underwriters, WFG achieved a national footprint faster than any title insurance provider in history. The WFG family of companies offers full-service title insurance and settlement services for use in residential and commercial mortgage and real estate transactions nationwide. For more information, visit www.WFGNationalTitle.com.
Job Purpose:
WFG’s Corporate Paralegal works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is responsible for general review of contracts, assists with acquisitions, and supports the corporate legal team on projects. The position offers a great variety of tasks, including without limitation:
Essential Job Functions:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of various agreements, such as non disclosure agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, and leases as directed by vendor manager and/or attorneys.
• Obtain feedback on draft agreements from various stakeholders, and provide consolidated comments to the relevant stakeholders
• Provide general administrative support for the legal team, as needed, including creating, preparing, proofreading, verifying, and editing contract language for accuracy and clarity
• Perform research and support activities to assist legal department (vendor manager and attorneys)
• Create abstracts of agreements
• Update and maintain standard contract templates and resources
• Work independently to manage and complete legal department review of statements of work, amendments, correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed
• Provide support and assistance on special projects including merger and acquisition due diligence
• Handle confidential information professionally and consistently with legal and ethical policies
• Coordinate with various stakeholders in different departments to ensure compliance with company policy in contracts
• Process fully approved contracts for signature and maintain executed agreements in the repository

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of contract law, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders to ensure that contracts align with company objectives and mitigate potential risks.
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail as well as strong proofreading skills.
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Ability to implement process improvements.
• High degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 3-5 years reviewing and managing contracts as a paralegal in corporate setting, ideally in a high growth environment or relevant paralegal contract experience in a law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Knowledge of legal drafting contract development and mult-state contract law
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with individuals at varying levels within the organization.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in computerized document management systems, legal research databases (Lexis and Westlaw), Excel and Outlook.
• Possess effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Database and records management skills; experience using Legal Files database.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements/ADA:
No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.
Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Days and hours of full –time position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel:
Minimal travel is expected for this position.