What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal-Contract Administrator position at CJK Group?
Paralegal and Contract Administrator
Join the Legal Team Powering Innovation Across a Global Enterprise
CJK Group Inc. is a fast-growing family of companies operating in print, publishing, content services, automotive, logistics, and technology. With business units such as Sheridan, Tweddle Group, KGL, Continuum, and others, CJK is known for entrepreneurial thinking, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering high quality solutions to customers worldwide.
Our in-house legal team plays a critical role in enabling this mission. We support growth, ensure compliance, partner on acquisitions, and design contracting systems that keep the business moving at speed.
We are expanding and seeking talented Paralegals and Contract Administrators who want to help shape the future of legal operations across the enterprise.
The Opportunity
This is a broad, hands-on role that gives you meaningful exposure across the organization. You will:
- Partner directly with attorneys, executives, and business leaders
- Support a multi-industry organization experiencing dynamic growth
- Gain experience with modern legal technology and tools
- Build contracting, corporate, and operational skills that accelerate your career
Each Paralegal and Contract Administrator will be aligned to one of our core business units: Sheridan, Tweddle Group, or KGL and Continuum. You will gain a close view of how business is done, how deals move forward, and where innovation happens.
Responsibilities
- Contracting and Legal SupportSupport the drafting, review, and administration of customer, vendor, and operational contracts
- Manage contract intake and triage requests for accuracy and timely resolution
- Assist with proposals, RFQs, and contract redlines
- Prepare and update standard agreements including NDAs, sales contracts, renewals, and amendments
- Facilitate signatures and maintain complete and compliant contract files
Legal Operations
- Tag and classify clauses, terms, and risk provisions in our contract systems
- Summarize agreements for attorney review
- Collaborate with teams across sales, operations, finance, HR, and IT
- Use technology tools such as Monday dot com, Ironclad, SecureDocs, and Microsoft Teams
Corporate and Strategic Projects
- Support due diligence during acquisitions
- Assist with compliance initiatives and policy updates
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
- Three to seven years of experience as a paralegal or contract administrator
- Understanding of contract fundamentals, risk allocation, and negotiation basics
- Experience with CLM platforms such as Monday dot com, Ironclad, or ContractWorks
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Proven professionalism, ethics, and discretion
Compensation
Salary range for this role is $50,000 to $70,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional employee programs.
Why Join CJK Group
- High impact work with visibility to senior leadership
- Growth opportunities in corporate law, legal operations, and compliance
- Exposure to modern legal technology and process improvement
- Supportive and flexible work culture
- Opportunity for advancement across a global enterprise
At CJK Group, legal excellence is not only about managing risk. It is about enabling growth, innovation, and smarter ways of working.
Physical Demands
- This is largely a sedentary role, although standing, bending, sitting, or stooping may occasionally be required
CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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