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Contract Paralegal (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Auburn Hills, MI | Contract Role | Approx. 3–6 months | Hybrid
$35-40 hr.
Our client is seeking a Contract Paralegal to support our Legal team during a maternity leave coverage period. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global logistics and supply chain company where your expertise will help ensure smooth legal operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with legal matters and projects, including gathering and organizing documents, preparing reports, and tracking follow-up actions.
- Support the review of legal and regulatory issues under the guidance of senior legal staff.
- Draft and edit legal documents such as contracts, resolutions, memoranda, and reports.
- Conduct legal and factual research; analyze statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions; compile findings into clear summaries.
- Maintain and update legal records, ensuring version control and compliance with company policies.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and internal departments to support day-to-day legal needs.
- Provide administrative and organizational support for departmental meetings and legal initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or related field.
- Proven paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within corporate, commercial, or logistics industries.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global business environment.
Salary : $30 - $40