What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Paralegal - Contracts position at Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)?
Sr. Paralegal - Contracts
Location: New Castle, DE
Salary: $71,800 - $88,000
(Commensurate with Experience and Skills)
(Grade 107)
Opening Date: April 14, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled
I. POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Paralegal - Contracts position supports the Delaware River and Bay Authority's (Authority) in-house Legal
Counsel/Chief Ethics Officer in a variety of legal and compliance matters arising as part of the Authority's business
management and operations. This role functions as the primary point of contact for contract intake, workflow
management, contract lifecycle execution and day-to-day administration of Authority's CLM platform. This
individual partners closely with counsel and works with all other Authority departments to ensure contracts are
processed efficiently, consistently and in compliance with Authority policies. This role requires strong paralegal
judgment, hands-on CLM expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced cross-functional
environment.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Act as a trusted partner to in-house Legal Counsel, supporting legal operations and workflows
* Serve as first-line support for internal customers
* Manage contract intake, triage, and prioritization in alignment with legal guidance and business needs
* Maintain accurate and complete records, including execution status, amendments, renewals, and required
notices
* Prepare, review, edit, proofread and summarize documents including contracts, licenses, grant agreements,
leases, resolutions, policies, memoranda, and general correspondence, highlighting areas of concern for
further attorney review
* Conduct research and analyze factual and legal issues using primary and secondary source materials to
prepare reports, statistics, charts, graphs, and other summaries
* Perform administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, taking meeting
minutes, composing routine correspondence, and routing incoming mail
* Provide additional support to Executive Director and/or Board of Commissioners as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Proficiency in legal research and writing
* Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and legal operations workflows
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across legal, technical and business
stakeholders
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Service-oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands-on work style
* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, manage frequent interruptions, meet deadlines,
and facilitate solutions
* Proficiency with Office 365 and general business systems
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree
* Five (5) or more years of experience performing related work
* Paralegal certification from an ABA approved paralegal program
* Experience working for an in-house legal department preferred
* Experience in real estate or contract law and administration preferred
V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
* Must possess valid driver's license
* Current Notary Commission in NJ and DE or ability to qualify for same
VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Subject to a background investigation and pre-employment physical examination including drug test
* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution
to receive their bi-weekly pay
* Must be willing and available for duty at such hours as may be required
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
www.drba.net. In addition to the online application, please attach a current resume.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: New Castle, DE
Salary: $71,800 - $88,000
(Commensurate with Experience and Skills)
(Grade 107)
Opening Date: April 14, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled
I. POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Paralegal - Contracts position supports the Delaware River and Bay Authority's (Authority) in-house Legal
Counsel/Chief Ethics Officer in a variety of legal and compliance matters arising as part of the Authority's business
management and operations. This role functions as the primary point of contact for contract intake, workflow
management, contract lifecycle execution and day-to-day administration of Authority's CLM platform. This
individual partners closely with counsel and works with all other Authority departments to ensure contracts are
processed efficiently, consistently and in compliance with Authority policies. This role requires strong paralegal
judgment, hands-on CLM expertise and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced cross-functional
environment.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Act as a trusted partner to in-house Legal Counsel, supporting legal operations and workflows
* Serve as first-line support for internal customers
* Manage contract intake, triage, and prioritization in alignment with legal guidance and business needs
* Maintain accurate and complete records, including execution status, amendments, renewals, and required
notices
* Prepare, review, edit, proofread and summarize documents including contracts, licenses, grant agreements,
leases, resolutions, policies, memoranda, and general correspondence, highlighting areas of concern for
further attorney review
* Conduct research and analyze factual and legal issues using primary and secondary source materials to
prepare reports, statistics, charts, graphs, and other summaries
* Perform administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, taking meeting
minutes, composing routine correspondence, and routing incoming mail
* Provide additional support to Executive Director and/or Board of Commissioners as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Proficiency in legal research and writing
* Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and legal operations workflows
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across legal, technical and business
stakeholders
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Service-oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands-on work style
* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, manage frequent interruptions, meet deadlines,
and facilitate solutions
* Proficiency with Office 365 and general business systems
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree
* Five (5) or more years of experience performing related work
* Paralegal certification from an ABA approved paralegal program
* Experience working for an in-house legal department preferred
* Experience in real estate or contract law and administration preferred
V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
* Must possess valid driver's license
* Current Notary Commission in NJ and DE or ability to qualify for same
VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Subject to a background investigation and pre-employment physical examination including drug test
* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution
to receive their bi-weekly pay
* Must be willing and available for duty at such hours as may be required
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
www.drba.net. In addition to the online application, please attach a current resume.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $71,800 - $88,000